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 eat

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

imposing man personally ensured she was served a pregnancy–friendly meal, the manager nodding respectfully at his

wished she could see past the mask that obscured his

be joining me

No sooner had he finished speaking than a suspicious

not her, and

His face tensed slightly.

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

a look that warned against mocking

obediently, but nudged the dish

he took a

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

manners.

corn–landed on her

frowned, “I don’t like

does,”

lips twitched. A barely one–month–old

she was just

and snapped

sneer. “Well, Whitney, you’ve got the guts to

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