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

through the glossy surface to the weariness hidden

“Whitney, I’ve looked into the

years. She had told Taryn that after three years, she would change the medication. That was one

lookout for that child psychologist from Emperor City you wanted to find for Sammy. His condition isn’t

had some issues with

fatherly love. Warm–hearted normally, cold and detached when the

man was dead long ago. Deep down, though, she knew Sammy held onto some wild

softly. “It’s fine, Bryce. There’s no

what brings you back

a challenging case. He said it could be the breakthrough I needed to save my uncle. I’m going to test the waters first. You know I can’t refuse

of course, knew why she could not refuse

glanced at the rear–view mirror, his brows furrowing

I

a tricky one,ney. I know you have a lot on your plate, but I don’t want you getting

with him. If it’s revenge you’re after, you can count on me. I’ll help you.”

down to pull out a box of

she still felt guilty for their engagement party three

father’s heart attack was an accident, and we owe it to your medicine that he’s still stable.”

Whitney

more, but the car radio suddenly switched to breaking news. “Skyfaith Electronic Tech’s Mr. Lippert has spent a

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years to complete, and Mr. Lippert’s affection for Elaine is the talk of Banyan City. It seems their big day is just

changed the station, then hesitated before saying, “It’s true. They’ve set a date for the

them.” Whitney’s voice was calm, her body showing no sign of agitation.

she threw herself into the sea, filled now only with hatred. Perhaps that was not such a

surprising, dragging it

has it they’ve got a kid. Someone spotted them going to register the birth. Ludwik’s been off the rails these last few years; no one’s seen the

window, her gaze momentarily faltering.

to keep Sammy away, and then they had another?

simmered, lurking in the depths.

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

Was she really?

cute and soft; now, they were bewitching and detached as if she were

this change for better or worse?