Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 875

Whitney glanced at the clock; it was past eleven. "Yael, didn't Tiana go to the hospital?"

"Tiana said it wasn't necessary," Yael shrugged. "You know how she is, always playing tough. Maybe you can talk to her in the morning; she's probably asleep by now."

Whitney nodded and decided against making another call.

The next morning.

To Whitney's surprise, Tiana was the first to call, her voice full of laughter. "Geez, Whitney, have you been so caught up in your lovey-dovey world with Ludwik that you forgot about the real world? It's Monday, time to get back to work.

I played a major role in taking down Bryce, you know. You gotta put in a good word for me with Ludwik, maybe snag me a little bonus.

I don't need anything fancy at the Sheldon Group, just a spot in the IT department with a decent benefits package will do."

Hearing Tiana's upbeat tone, Whitney's concern eased, and she couldn't help but smile. "Stomach's better? Yael and your uncle mentioned you weren't feeling well last night. I was a bit worried."

"What's there to worry about? A good night's sleep and I'm all better. Probably just a bad takeout. So, are you going to approve my job application?"

Whitney's eyes narrowed playfully. "For such a hero, how can I say no? You're officially the IT team leader at the Sheldon Group starting today. We're counting on your hacking skills, alright?"

Tiana laughed. "Haha, that's what sisters are for. With Bryce out of the picture, I can live peacefully under your wing. Once I'm settled and have saved up enough for my own place, I'll bring our parents over, away from all the drama in Banyan City." Whitney knew Tiana was referring to the hardships the Melford family had faced over the past three years, the rumors, and the isolation.

How she wished she could do more for Tiana.

owed her everything, though she knew Tiana's pride wouldn't allow her

now on, we rely on each other, sister. Who needs men

gaming! And don't forget about Valerie Bartels; she's in

past year. I wonder if she went through with her

the Fuller family, I hope Nolan

took off to clear her mind six months ago. Ever since Elaine Bartels was dumped by Ludwik and ended up under surveillance in a Banyan City hospital, and Ashton tried to play the caring ex, Valerie's heart turned

doubt she'd keep Ashton's baby. That man's

we've settled in Emperor City,

course, we can't abandon her. But since she hasn't reached out for help, she's probably managing on her own. Maybe Nolan's

inhaled deeply. "If she could accept Nolan, that would be wonderful. He's been in love with

later. It's getting late; come on over, I'll give you

smiled, looking out the

in the building

there's a bit of poop

situation, Cherry's innocence

incident; the child had always been incredibly independent, rarely giving

it in because you ate too much! Why did you have to eat all those dumplings Yael brought over last night? After

won't like

it's normal for her to

eat more, that his princess has to be plump and healthy, and he

since they'd been busy dealing with Bryce and trying to move on from past

was intrigued, "Cherry, did Daddy Parker really say all that? You're his

even kissed me on the forehead and said how great it would be if I were his daughter, then all barriers would just melt away. I didn't quite get what he meant, but he seemed pretty