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.

stay with us tonight," Whitney

a while, it was past

Danny, fighting a yawn, suddenly said, "Mommy, there's something I forgot to discuss

about... when I went to see my dad, he said Great Grandma's health isn't

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

with Great Grandma

know, with

furrowed. Was Camilla's health really that

kind-hearted old lady who had

like to go stay with the Lippert family for a few

his computer, pondering for a moment before

don't even know the old lady, and rushing to acknowledge relatives like this isn't right. It's too easy for the Lippert

you to feel

go, Danny. I'm kind of

her little man always thinking

when Danny pouted, "You're not just busy, you're swamped, huh?" showing his dissatisfaction, "Is the computer more important

he was keeping an eye on Florence, who was

what to do, but he knew he couldn't tell

especially since she had already decided against keeping the baby back

now, with

give up on. For now, the plan was to ensure Florence could safely have the baby. "Sammy, what are

curious, but respecting her son's privacy,

advanced hacking skills from Tiana, just studying up

still have my treatments, often have to run over to

reassured, then turned to Danny,

you get

me up." Danny

was momentarily stunned but

children's room door behind her to find Bryce standing tall on the

he suddenly took her hands, "Whitney, I

Danny's going to stay with the Lippert family for a while, and

you officially move

think it's time we

paused. But 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 longer, she nodded, "Okay,