Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 959

Whitney glanced at Tiana, who hadn't touched a bite since the wedding festivities yesterday. "Why don't you make a run to Spreadia Herbal Kitchen? Grab a bowl of ginseng and pork loin soup, a cup of raspberry leaf tea, and a fruit platter to go." Parker hesitated, frowning slightly. The Spreadia Herbal Kitchen, well-known for its natural remedy cuisine, was a bit of a trek from their location.

He didn't want to leave Cherry's side, so he asked Whitney, "Isn't there another option?"

"No," Whitney said, her gaze fixed on his handsome features. "It's not just for me; it's for both me and Tiana."

Parker was even more puzzled. "Why does she need such nourishing food?"

She mentioned she had a miscarriage. Shouldn't she be focusing on gentle detoxing instead? The pork loin and raspberry leaf sounded more like they were meant for pregnancy support. Parker wasn't well-versed in holistic medicine; his thoughts were a complex mix, somewhat chilled by the ordeal, unwilling to dwell on the matter of her losing someone else's child.

Whitney gave him a sharp look, "Don't ask so many questions; just go and get it."

Parker cast a glance at Tiana, who hadn't turned around, her sleek black hair concealing her expression.

He left the room in silence, a cigarette tucked between his slender fingers, starting to smoke as he walked down the hallway. Passing nurses, catching sight of this stylish, bespectacled man, didn't dare to stop him. He seemed deeply troubled, his aura icy.

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At six in the morning, Tiana's mother, Celine, rushed over from the cardiology department.

"What's going on? I heard from the nurses that the hospital admitted a little girl last night, there was a big commotion in the ER, and it turns out it was Cherry!

Tiana, something as serious as your child being kidnapped and you didn't even let me know?"

Celine hurried into the room, her face falling further at the sight of Cherry's unconscious state.

doctors said there's no danger to her

stood to support her mother, trying to downplay the severity,

really okay? Whitney!" Celine was skeptical,

but to lie, "Cherry did indeed suffer some

the bed, Celine seemed to deflate, her gaze fixed on her granddaughter's bruised face, tears falling

"Mom, how's Dad doing?"

vaguely remembered Ashton mentioning that Parker had confronted Endora to get the remaining half

a trace of comfort in her voice, "Thank goodness for Mr. Doonan! Your father's condition was critical last night, and I couldn't find you. I

took it, his condition began to show signs of improvement in the early hours. The doctors said it was a good sign. Didn't

given your

just now; they issued a critical condition notice. I couldn't understand it all, and when I heard you were at the hospital with Cherry, I came straight here to find

Don't worry; I'll go with you right now to check on Uncle's condition in the

hoping to ask the doctors if they could allow you

to the doctor." Whitney quickly

the door, "Mom, I'll come see Dad

"You stay here."

need to stay

same time, with Whitney adding sternly, "Parker isn't here right now, and we can't trust just any caretaker. Have you forgotten Cherry

aching with fear that she might not see her father for the

the most reputable in Banyan City

the risks

as she turned to see her still-unconscious daughter, her

so much turmoil - her father's predicament, her miscarriage, and Cherry's ordeal - their

rose in her eyes as she clenched her fist, "Endora... this

the doctor came for