Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 243

Whitney was only worried about one thing – Sammy. She bent down, kissing her son with the utmost care, hoping not to reveal the secret that she was about to skip town. Her heart ached as she stood up, hastily packing her clothes.

“Sammy’s as sharp as a tack, too clever by half. I can’t take him back with me; he’ll be in your care for now, Yael.”

“You’re afraid… that man will find out and snatch him away, aren’t you?”

Whitney remained silent; that was indeed her greatest fear.

Yael sighed. Sammy was a chip off the old block, smart as his biological father.

To Whitney, he was as sweet as apple pie, but turn your back, and he was sly as a fox, a real handful. “I can’t promise I’ll be able to handle the little terror, but if anything comes up, I’ll give you a buzz.”

“Just keep an eye on his asthma. It generally doesn’t flare up, but be cautious all the same.”

“Yeah, your boyfriend booked your flight.”

Whitney’s mouth twitched in annoyance, correcting her once more, “Don’t call him that.”

“Sooner or later, it’ll be true. You need someone to rely on.” Yael did not know what Whitney used to be like, but these past three years, she’d become too cold and heartless.

Whitney, grabbed her suitcase, gave a casual wave, and thought to herself, “Why would I need anyone to rely on? I won’t drag any good people down with me again.”

Being heartless was her best weapon. Let the past drift away; let the villains seek their happiness? Sorry, but no. She was back!

Two days later, at the airport, Whitney stepped out in high heels.

The woman, hidden behind sunglasses, with her flawless skin and stunning figure, still caught the gaze of countless men.

A mature and graceful figure immediately approached her. “Whitney!”

Bryce’s eyes held a concealed wonder; she was even more enchanting than she had been three years ago, her figure as youthful as a maiden’s.

His gaze lingered on her legs beneath her trench coat, and a twinge of pain crossed his face.

“Are your legs okay? Aren’t you wearing too little?” he asked, a note of longing in his voice.

Whitney embraced him casually, nonchalantly replying, “It’s nothing.”

“Let’s get in the car.”

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quietly, an air of detached indifference surrounding her.

see through the glossy surface to

I’ve looked into the

her lips. Natalie had been in a vegetative state for three years. She had told Taryn that after three years, she would

that child psychologist from Emperor City you wanted to find

was not exactly serious, but Sammy had some issues with his personality

of fatherly love. Warm–hearted normally, cold and

dead long ago. Deep down, though, she knew Sammy held

softly. “It’s fine, Bryce. There’s no rush on this.”

you back this

I needed to save my uncle. I’m going to test the waters first. You know I can’t

she could

glanced at the rear–view

I

know you have a lot on your plate, but

you can count on me. I’ll help you.”

pull out a box of pills. “These will keep your father Hunter’s heart condition stable. Keep giving them to him.”

reminding him that she still felt guilty

attack was an accident, and we

do.” Whitney

but the car radio suddenly switched to breaking news. “Skyfaith Electronic Tech’s Mr. Lippert has spent a whopping 800 million dollars

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to complete, and Mr. Lippert’s affection for Elaine is

“It’s true. They’ve set a date for the wedding.

Good for them.” Whitney’s voice was calm, her body showing no

threw herself into the sea, filled now only with hatred. Perhaps that was not such a bad shell to inhabit.

surprising, dragging it

and rumor has it they’ve got a kid. Someone spotted them going to register the birth. Ludwik’s been off the

window, her

effort to keep Sammy away, and then they

lurking in

apartment,” she said, closing her eyes lazily. Bryce could not help but notice the abrupt end to the

Was she really?

a lot. Her beautiful, hopeful eyes had once been cute and soft; now, they were bewitching and detached as if she were heartless.

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