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

he ordered, “Go

following him to the Southern Elegance Club’s dining

a pregnancy–friendly meal, the manager

wished she could see past

joining me for the

eat off the pregnancy menu.” No sooner had he

it was not her, and shot a glance at the

His face tensed slightly.

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

shot her a look

obediently, but nudged the

took a seat opposite

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

manners.

some vegetables–beans, corn–landed

frowned, “I don’t like

does,” he

lips twitched. A barely one–month–old embryo fancied

she was just a

disheartened, a woman approached their table and snapped a

sneer. “Well, Whitney, you’ve

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