Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 11

Stiffly, she backed out of the wardrobe, casting a wary glance at the door–thankfully, no one was there.

It took a while before the man emerged, his casual attire starkly contrasting with his usual suits–more youthful and rakish.

Whitney’s eyes darted around nervously as the man approached, studying her crimson face.

His gaze playful, he teased without hesitation, “It’s natural, isn’t it? How else did you get pregnant?”

Speechless, Whitney could not fathom why he would even mention it. She fled, feigning ignorance.

Watching her retreat, the man’s handsome lips curved into a smile.

In the hallway, Whitney cooled down until her stomach growled audibly.

The man stepped out, hearing it, and his expression darkened. “Have you not eaten all day?

Is this how you treat my child?” He glared at her belly solemnly.

Embarrassed, Whitney glanced at her watch–it was already four in the afternoon.

She hung her head, “Sorry, I forgot…”

14:56

Chapter 13

furrowed brows, he ordered,

Southern Elegance Club’s dining area,

ensured she was served a pregnancy–friendly meal, the

profile, wished she could see past the mask that

you be joining me for the

No sooner had he finished speaking than a suspicious

stomach, sure it was not her, and

His face tensed slightly.

lips a rosy hue. “Have you not eaten all day

shot her a look that warned against mocking

quiet, seated obediently, but nudged

took a

by one. Since they were not

manners.

some vegetables–beans, corn–landed

“I don’t

baby does,”

A barely one–month–old embryo fancied

she was

woman approached their table and snapped a photo of

Whitney, you’ve got the guts to dine

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