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 ordered,

the Southern Elegance Club’s dining area, with its luxurious pavilions and water

personally ensured she was served a pregnancy–friendly meal,

could see past the mask

joining me

No sooner had he finished speaking than a

her stomach, sure it was not her, and shot a

His face tensed slightly.

a rosy hue. “Have you not eaten all

a look that warned against

stayed quiet, seated obediently, but nudged the dish towards

a seat

one by one. Since they were not well

manners.

some vegetables–beans, corn–landed on her

“I don’t like

does,” he

lips twitched. A barely one–month–old

she was

woman approached their table and snapped a photo of

by a sneer. “Well, Whitney, you’ve

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