Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 128

Chapter 128

“What’s there to think about? You were never the other woman,” he asserted with a dominant, almost dictatorial

air

“That’s not your call to make,” Whitney muttered under her breath, turning to pull Tiana and Valerie away with her quickly.

The onlookers continued to buzz with excitement. “Looks like the boyfriend screwed up and is making it up to his girl with a grand gesture. A sky full of diamonds–so over the top, I would have forgiven him on the spot.”

“He must really care about her, putting up her name in big LED letters on the building. Talk about romantic!”

“I think it’s super romantic, too. Oh, Whitney, I’m sorry, I’m totally swooning here,” Tiana confessed with a dreamy expression. “We’re all a bit cliché, aren’t we, Whitney? Don’t you feel slightly swayed by such a public display of affection?”

Whitney had to agree with Tiana; clichés had their charm.

Who does not love flowers, diamonds, or the thrill of a public declaration?

She had designed so many jewelry pieces in her life, yet no man had ever gifted her one.

Even if the grand gesture was L’s friend’s idea, she still felt valued.

Yes, what she wanted was an equal, valued relationship. Not to be stashed away at his convenience, under his controlling thumb.

“They’re following us,” Valerie remarked with a sly smile, glancing at Whitney.

Whitney turned to see L, Nolan, and Parker, the three dashing men, trailing them through the mall.

Bystanders turned their heads in curiosity.

After walking in a circle, Whitney’s cheeks burned with embarrassment, and she left the mall with Valerie and

Tiana.

Once in the car, they headed back to Tiana’s apartment.

serene gaze. “You’re not seriously considering breaking up, are

wry smile, glancing down at her belly. “How can I? I’m four

in your side was Elaine being his publicly acknowledged fiancée. Does him declaring your name in the city center

Valerie’s piercing accuracy.

heart was indeed

continued, “Will you

and Elaine, but he hasn’t publicly ended the engagement. That leaves Elaine with illusions, especially since he lied to me, which further suggests to her that he doesn’t value me. In the eyes of his family and the public, I’m the mistress,”

you to endure being seen as the mistress and secure your place. If you step back,

not back down from this relationship now that she was pregnant If she let go of L, Elaine’s schemes would

to hold on to L and push Elaine out–for the safety of her unborn

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from becoming a

mind,” Valerie said

looked up and noticed bruises peeking from Valerie’s collar. She frowned and inquired, “What happened, Valerie? Who did this

forced a bitter smile. “Who else but Ashton, taking

joined in, seeing the bruises on Valerie’s neck that hinted at

eyes hardened as she looked at Valerie, realizing her friend’s life

love Elaine, but

knew she had to get rid of Elaine for Valerie’s

Whitney’s resolve

morning, Whitney unexpectedly headed to the hospital to register for a

puzzled. “You should be seeing an obstetrician. Gynecology is for… terminations.”

a confrontation. Spread the word

understanding mid–sentence. She patted her chest, relieved. “You scared me. If you dare harm my godson…”

placed a hand gently on her stomach, smiling. “Sorry, baby. I won’t hurt you.

hurried off to

ashen when he learned of Whitney’s whereabouts. He rushed to report, “Mr. Lippert,

his little lady would have forgiven him by now, ready to fetch

like she’s going to abort the

froze mid–signature, and

his handsome face turning icy. “That damn woman,

sank, and he stormed out.

door, Parker strolled in leisurely. “So, did Whitney forgive you or not?”

in the leg. “Your lousy idea? Forgive me? She doesn’t even want the child

slack with

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