Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 700

"Uncle, please don't be hard on Whitney. The Sheldon Group has just stabilized, and it's natural she's tied up with work.

I'll take care of the kids at home. As long as Sammy and Danny are okay with me around, I'm happy."

He spoke with a humility and gentleness that was touching.

Whitney watched him silently, making a silent vow in her heart to really make things work with him.

Bryce then glanced at Whitney, who was holding Cherry, a shadow passing through his eyes before he casually asked, "How come Cherry's here? Isn't Ms. Melford supposed to be with her?" "She sent me a text out of the blue, said she had to go to the brick factory to follow up on a lead about Parker.

But that's not what she told me this afternoon..."

Bryce's expression shifted subtly, trying not to seem too concerned, "What did Ms. Melford tell you this afternoon?"

"Nothing much." It was a private matter between sisters, and Whitney didn't pry.

Bryce, realizing Tiana hadn't had the chance to talk, let out a barely noticeable sigh of relief, "Well, she's got her things to attend to, and we're here for Cherry, right?"

Whitney frowned slightly, "She left so suddenly, I'm worried. I tried calling her, but couldn't get through.

Bryce, I have no idea where this brick factory is, could you help me find it?"

He couldn't let Whitney go chasing after the brick factory now!

Bryce squinted, his voice laced with resignation, "Whitney, I think you're worrying too much.

Ms. Melford's an adult. She steps out and you get this anxious? It's not like her!

Chasing down Mr. Doonan's trail is crucial. I think you might be holding her back instead.

Since she texted you, just wait a bit, she might come back once she's found him.

Look, Cherry's hungry, let's go have dinner!"

Hesitantly, Whitney agreed, and Bryce, carrying Cherry, nudged her towards the dining table.

"I'll try calling her again tomorrow.

you can stay with us tonight,"

a while, it was past nine, and Whitney got Cherry and her son ready

a yawn, suddenly said, "Mommy, there's something I forgot to discuss with you."

about... when I went to see my dad,

really wants to see me, and Sammy too, to see if we look alike... I just

stay with Great

never know,

brow furrowed. Was Camilla's health

remembered the kind-hearted old lady who had helped her several

like to go stay with the Lippert family for a few days with your

computer, pondering for a moment before shaking

don't even know the old lady, and rushing to acknowledge relatives like this

don't want you to feel

kind

her heart, her little man always thinking of her feelings

about to speak when Danny pouted, "You're not just busy, you're swamped,

choice. Sammy felt helpless, he was keeping an eye on Florence, who was

he knew he couldn't tell

her, especially since she had already decided against keeping the baby

alone now, with her new

plan was to ensure Florence could safely have the baby. "Sammy, what are you so busy

but respecting her son's

closed his laptop, "Picked up some advanced hacking skills from Tiana, just

often have to run over to Ryan's place, so my whereabouts

Whitney reassured, then turned

how will you

me up." Danny looked at her

was momentarily stunned

door behind her to find Bryce standing

demeanor, he suddenly took her hands, "Whitney, I didn't mean to eavesdrop, just happened

stay with the Lippert family for a while, and Sammy is

move into my new

think it's time we had

having resolved to make things work and having found no faults with Bryce, it was a step she was prepared to take eventually. Not wanting to keep him waiting any