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.

offering her a job; Whitney felt she owed her everything, though she knew Tiana's pride wouldn't allow her to accept such

joked, "From now on, we rely on each other, sister.

Men just slow down my gaming! And don't forget about Valerie Bartels; she's in this with us

with her this past year. I wonder if she went through with her pregnancy? Ashton moved to Emperor City a few months ago; they

Valerie left the Fuller family, I hope Nolan Fuller

dumped by Ludwik and ended up under surveillance in a Banyan City hospital, and Ashton tried to play the caring ex,

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

added, "Once we've settled in Emperor City, we need to find

for help, she's probably managing on

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

It's getting late; come

smiled, looking out the

the

I wet the bed, and there's a bit of poop too. I didn't mean

the messy situation, Cherry's

never had to deal with Sammy having a bed-wetting incident; the child had always been incredibly independent, rarely giving her

you couldn't hold it in because you ate too much! Why did you have to eat all those dumplings Yael brought over last night? After going to the

do you want to become a little chub? I bet Danny and Sammy won't like that; they don't fancy chubby kids!" Tiana's voice was a mix of

cries grow louder. She quickly defended her niece, "Tiana, Cherry's not even three yet; it's normal for her to eat and play. Why are

chubby! Mommy, do you dislike me, waaah... It's okay! Even if the whole world doesn't love me, Daddy Parker will. He told me to eat more, that his princess has to be plump and healthy, and he can afford it.

been busy dealing with

did Daddy Parker really say

I were his daughter, then all barriers would just melt away. I didn't quite get