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.

looked at Whitney with a serene gaze. “You’re not seriously considering

smile, glancing down at her

acknowledged fiancée. Does him declaring your name

Valerie’s

was indeed in turmoil.

again, and Valerie continued, “Will you swallow

the engagement. That leaves Elaine with illusions, especially since he lied to me, which further suggests

advise you to endure being seen as the mistress and secure your place. If you step back, Elaine will not let you be, even after she’s engaged to him. You’re smart, Whitney. You’ve understood

down from this relationship now that she was pregnant If she let

to L and push Elaine out–for the safety

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becoming a wicked

your mind,” Valerie said with a

frowned and inquired,

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

of jerk?” Tiana joined in, seeing the bruises on Valerie’s neck that hinted at something more intimate.

realizing her friend’s

Elaine,

knew she had to get rid of Elaine

Whitney’s resolve

the

should be seeing an obstetrician. Gynecology

confrontation. Spread the word to L. Tell him

her chest, relieved. “You scared me.

hand gently on her stomach, smiling. “Sorry, baby. I won’t hurt you. I just need to push

to deliver the message.

ashen when he learned of Whitney’s whereabouts. He

been sure his little lady would have forgiven

it looks like she’s

pen froze mid–signature, and Felix trembled.

the desk as he stood up, his handsome face turning icy. “That damn woman, has she

and

“So, did Whitney forgive you or

“Your lousy idea? Forgive me? She doesn’t even want the child anymore!”

went slack with

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