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

Club’s dining area, with its luxurious

ensured she was served a pregnancy–friendly meal, the

she could see past the mask that

me for the

off the pregnancy menu.” No sooner had he

sure it was not her, and shot a

His face tensed slightly.

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

a look that warned

quiet, seated obediently, but

took a seat

were not well acquainted, Whitney stole glances at

manners.

some vegetables–beans, corn–landed on her

“I don’t like

does,” he stated

lips twitched. A barely

was

disheartened, a woman approached their table and snapped a photo of

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

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