Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 898

Ashton: "I didn't just cuss you out, did I?"

"Where's Ludwik off to?"

"Eurovoria, chasing down Florence. Florence's gone and got herself all done up to look like Whitney, God knows what kind of mess they're planning to stir up next," Ashton said, the hassle of it all written all over his face.

Parker shuddered, his brows furrowing in a mix of shock and apology, "I guess that means Whitney and her kid are in your hands for the time being."

"Great, just what I needed, more crap on my plate!" Ashton let out a cold laugh, "Better hurry back before your old man skins you alive."

"Endora's digging her own grave." Parker stiffened up as he walked into the night air.

Watching him, Ashton thought, like father, like son; the Doonan family sure has a legacy.

He sighed, "Stop being such a pessimist, what if she really ends up dead?"

Parker snorted coldly. As the helicopter slowly descended, the wind ceased, and his tall, lean figure vanished into the cabin.

-

The next morning, Ashton headed to Delight Mansion to pick up Whitney for work.

Dressed in a tailored pencil skirt suit, Whitney was waiting at the door with her briefcase in hand.

The door opened, and Tiana stepped out, holding Cherry in her arms.

Seeing Cherry again, Ashton couldn't help but marvel at how much more remarkable she looked compared to Barclay. How on earth was she Barclay's daughter?

Barclay, the black sheep of the Doonan family, would have been done for a thousand times over if not for old Mr. Doonan's favoritism.

The ways of the world, utterly baffling.

I've told you, there's no need for you to go out of your way to protect me. You've got your own things to worry about, I've hired some bodyguards..." Whitney wasn't used to Ashton driving her around, considering their strained and distant relationship. Ashton's handsome features were marred by a frown, "You think

venture to Eurovoria to find Florence was bound

Bryce let Whitney

a complicated mess with no easy way out. His expression was a mix

fell, no pleasantries

brows knitted in displeasure, especially over Valerie. She thought Ashton was even lower than Ludwik, hopelessly devoted to someone like

Melford, how's

just stubbed out his cigarette, approached

slightly, puzzled, "What's it to

did you do at the hospital? Parker's a wreck since his visit. Honestly, woman, you could've been more careful. And to top it off, you're carrying Barclay's child again? You're practically

Tiana paled.

gone back to the hospital to question the doctor. Thankfully, she had

he must loathe her

quickly intervened, "Ashton, maybe lay off her personal

like she's

child really

his," Whitney denied

as he

she looked at Ashton, her smile cold, "Take a

Ashton's mind was a whirlwind, a

his arm, pulling him aside to halt

not entirely sure of Tiana's feelings. Making decisions on her behalf could end up hurting her more if she and Parker don't find their way back to each other, making me the villain. I want to protect this child for her until the moment is right, to reveal the truth when they're on the

were laden

caught

that the child in Tiana's

Tiana chose to keep it a secret, aiming to

must feel like a

everything without Tiana's consent might not lead to a happy ending. Given Parker's temper, if he felt deceived, he might never forgive Tiana, leaving the Doonan family in an even bigger mess. Ashton squinted, his mind racing with irritation, "This Cherry, Barclay's daughter, what chance do Tiana