Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 978

Tiana's eyes reddened, "Whitney, thanks for taking the leap. I know you were worried I'd blame you."

"Yeah, what if we both didn't want the child? What then?" Whitney had agonized over this.

"I've always dreamed of her carrying my child..." Parker blurted out, his voice trailing off as he instinctively glanced at Tiana, whose cheeks suddenly flushed a bright red. Avoiding his gaze.

He too felt at a loss for words, clearing his throat softly, "Anyway, you made the right call, Whitney!"

"But Whitney... I remember you gave me an anesthetic, and I was out cold on the operating table. And then you prescribed me herbal medicine afterwards. I also felt some pain... How would all that affect the baby?"

Realizing she was still pregnant, Tiana couldn't help feeling anxious.

Whitney raised a hand to pat her confused head, under Parker's worried gaze, admitting, "The anesthetic was just saline. I pressed on your acupoints to make you drowsy and pass out.

As for the 'herbal medicine', it was all to stabilize the pregnancy! If your stomach didn't hurt a bit, how could I have fooled everyone?"

Tiana's tense face finally relaxed a bit, "So that's what happened."

Watching her belly with bated breath, Parker's eyes softened instantly, comforting her deeply, "You gotta trust Whitney. She knows her stuff."

His voice, strong and reassuring, brushed against her ear. Tiana wasn't quite used to it yet. He seemed so eager, almost assuming the role of a doting father, and she couldn't help feeling that his sudden change of attitude was mostly because the baby was still alive. Why did he care so much about the baby?

Was it because he naturally loved children, or because this child was hers?

Tiana, having sheltered herself for so long, dared not boldly fantasize about his love.

Maybe, it was because of the child, that he was now showing her kindness?

Subconsciously, she shifted her shoulders, slightly moving away from his imposing presence, murmuring softly, "We should all thank Whitney."

her subtle

She was clearly happy about the baby, but did

been quite harsh with

knew, her pouted

changing attitudes were

he saw the child as a lifeline, hoping

not rushing

Parker had all the time in the world to bring Tiana back to

Tiana, Whitney,

changing as she looked at Parker, then

was also present,

raised his hand to stop her, stepping forward with a resolve to win over his future mother-in-law's forgiveness and affection. He spoke softly, "Let

a laugh and

expression changed, fearing

cold hand, "This baby is mine, and I'm fully responsible for it. I'll

are you saying?" Tiana

on Saltland Island flashed through her

turned even redder, wishing he'd be more tactful.

go too far,"

feasible. Celine surely wouldn't force you to abort again, especially now that you've found a place to

thought terrified

"Just clarify the child is yours, no need to plan my

to her defiant eyes, then to her belly, his voice tinged with irritation, "You're carrying my

I do!" she replied

face turned stern, the intensity in his

hard, her voice muffled and filled with grievances, "Can't

visibly upset. Had she not

what?" Tiana felt overwhelmed

understood her grievances and