Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 114

“No way, I appreciate him too,”

Bryce had no idea she was undercover when he saved her, and his chivalrous spirit was truly genuine.

Right then, Tiana snagged a call, “Got a gig, gotta jet. Oh my, Whitney dear, you do have a knack for romance-husband and lover in the same hospital ward. I’d love to dip my toes in your dramatic love life with two hunky dudes!”

Whitney smacked her playfully. “Shut it. Have you ever heard of loose lips sink ships“?”

Tiana covered her mouth, “True, Lis just too possessive.” She waved goodbye, reluctance in her eyes.

Whitney rolled her eyes, and soon Bryce emerged, his shirt sporting a fresh slash sewn up with several stitches. She felt sincerely sorry.

Bryce looked at her tenderly. “I chose to save you. You owe me nothing, and I don’t expect a reward.”

Whitney could not help but chuckle at his tone.

Compared to Bryce’s genteel generosity, that other guy was all about the life debt, narrow–minded, petty, cold, and domineering.

Whitney internally ranted, oblivious to her daydreaming.

Bryce gazed at her as she was lost in thought, gentle and delicate. She was not hurt; she cared for another man–which he had investigated.

A flicker of hesitation crossed his mind, but his eyes grew more intense as he solemnly called out, “Whitney

Valentine.”

Startled by her full name, Whitney looked at him curiously. Their relationship had not reached such familiar grounds.

He spoke in a low, frowning voice, “I knew about you long ago, probably when you were twenty. You were pitching for investments at a cocktail party for Skye Gem Ltd. I saw you from upstairs–you seemed so young yet bold. I wanted to ask for your business card but did not dare, fearful of being the old guy hitting on the young girl.”

Whitney was taken aback; at twenty, she was corporation and attending many functions.

just starting Skye Gem Ltd, helping Preston with the family

years fly by, and I return home only to cross paths because you’ve offended my mother.

I don’t buy the gossip. I think you’re a good girl… But at that dinner, I saw

misunderstood, thinking she was kept by a wealthy

I

say I quite fancy you.” His towering figure radiated warmth, standing not far from

then quickly pulled away, stepping back and cutting him off, “Mr. Lutz, I think you’re mistaken. The man with the mask, Mr. L, I’m dating

her fake marriage, Whitney was blunt, “I’m carrying his child, it’s not what you think, I like him.”

looking

would not believe her, she smiled. “I have no reason to lie to you. If I’ve disappointed you, I’m sorry. But

to your mother’s jewelry designs as a token of

dimmed slight his gaze cooling as he

his tips, he had not expected that he would be so late

caught up in the Valentine family’s turmoil, had

she really have feelings

silently, and Whitney did not

bit busy 1 might not be able to visit while

crisp, her tone gentle

the lines, it seemed like

her leave,

not being entirely honest, but she feared L was upstairs,

a helpless smirk, she glanced at the time and gasped–it was

had darkened

once. Was he holding back?

it because she ‘slandered Elaine, and

Whitney passed the reception and caught a

but he

She had rushed into the hospital with Bryce without disguise.

crossed her lips; she was prepared for

out of the hospital she shopped at the nearby farmers‘ market, picking up fresh

of meat

phone buzzed in her