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…”

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Chapter 13

furrowed brows, he

obeyed, following him to the Southern Elegance Club’s dining area, with its luxurious

a pregnancy–friendly

dizzying profile, wished she could see past

you be joining me for the

menu.” No sooner had he finished speaking than a

her, and shot a glance at the

His face tensed slightly.

could not help but giggle, her lips a rosy hue. “Have you not eaten all

her a look that warned

obediently, but nudged

took a

arrived one by one. Since they were not well acquainted, Whitney stole glances at his

manners.

vegetables–beans, corn–landed on

“I

baby does,” he stated

barely one–month–old

was just a

approached their table and snapped

by a sneer. “Well, Whitney, you’ve

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