Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 563

Whitney was the talk of the town, her budding romance with Bryce and whispers of wedding bells had everyone reeling. It was hard to believe that just the other day, Whitney was stewing over Florence's pregnancy and nursing a broken heart courtesy of Ludwik. How did

she bounce back so fast, diving headfirst into a relationship with Bryce?

Tiana was speechless, caught between congratulating her friend and worrying for her. She tried to catch Whitney's eye, silently begging her to explain.

Getting the hint, Whitney suggested they head upstairs for a more private chat. As they left, Tiana politely excused them to Mr. Lutz, mentioning the housekeeper could make him some tea. Bryce, feeling right at home, mentioned he'd left some oatmeal in the kitchen for Whitney.

Tiana was flabbergasted, her concern for Whitney growing. Upstairs, Whitney struggled to articulate her feelings. She didn't love Bryce, not yet, but she couldn't divulge the real reason behind their sudden union to Tiana.

Tiana, shaking her friend's arm, speculated if Ludwik's betrayal with Florence had pushed Whitney into Bryce's arms. She warned Whitney that marriage required real emotions, something she feared Whitney wasn't ready to give.

Whitney's thoughts, however, were elsewhere, consumed by Sammy. She assured Tiana she was ready to move on and embrace a new chapter with Bryce, despite her friend's doubts.

about Whitney's determination to support her father and reclaim the Sheldon family's legacy, a conversation that was

his grief over the loss of his and Whitney's unborn child. The tragedy had

a nearby bar, Ludwik

by his side. Ludwik

how the

reconciliation with Whitney. Now,

of a

together.

pain of lost futures, and

it was my mistake that

marry Bryce, she was willing to abort our baby to prove she could escape my turmoil, to leave me behind from the core of her being. She treated me like garbage. Parker, I despise her, and I won't let her get away with it. She owes me

in his hand