No hiding a fact isn't t lying .. but he was to honest to lie Gzus
That is literally a lie. It's called a lie by omission, and did you read the novel? He fully intended on lying, deceiving, and tricking her into getting the money and status that he wanted...which is why she reacted the way that she did when she found out.
I read some spoilers and dont yall dare feel bad for the doctor cuz hes fucking scum lmao