Dhanusshi Sinha

In a world where secrets simmer beneath perfect smiles, When Love and Lies Collide unravels the story of hearts entangled in betrayal, longing, and redemption.

Eleanor Thorne is no stranger to loss, but nothing prepares her for the storm that arrives when Victor—the man with a haunting past and secrets of his own—re-enters her life. Bound by a love that once burned bright, they are now forced to confront the lies that tore them apart. As truths begin to surface, Eleanor finds herself caught between a love that never died and the pain that never healed.

Set against the backdrop of the mysterious Cavendish Manor, this emotionally rich tale explores how far one would go for love—and what happens when the truth finally catches up.

Will love survive the lies? Or will the past destroy any chance at a future?

When Love and Lies Collide

The evening air was crisp, carrying the distant hum of conversation and the scent of dying embers from the manor’s hearths. Cavendish Manor was still, but within its walls, everything was changing. 


I watched from the shadows of the terrace as Victor and Eleanor stood together in the glow of candlelight. She leaned into him, her head resting against his shoulder, and he held her as if she were the only thing anchoring him to this world. 


It was a scene I had once imagined for myself. 


I had known—perhaps from the very beginning—that Eleanor Fairchild was never meant to be mine. And yet, knowing did not make the acceptance any easier. 


There was no bitterness in my heart, only a quiet ache. Eleanor had made her choice, and I would not begrudge her happiness. Victor had won her heart, and despite my doubts, I could see that he was trying to be the man she deserved. 


I turned away from the sight, exhaling slowly. 


Chapter 37: Crossroads