Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

As soon as Whitney spoke, Tina looked up and saw her face. She froze for a moment, then pouted in disappointment and started to cry. "You're not my mommy... Where's my mommy? I want her!"

Whitney narrowed her eyes and glanced over at Sammy, who had just walked over. "So, who's your mommy?" she asked.

"My mommy is my mommy! I just saw her a minute ago!" Tina replied, her little heart breaking.

Sammy came closer and explained, "I know who Tina means. She thinks Sandy is her mom!"

Whitney looked at her son as if she'd just figured it out, then turned her attention back to the little girl, genuinely curious. "Tina, sweetie, why do you think she's your mommy?"

Tina rubbed her eyes, scared they wouldn't believe her. "She just is! Listen... I always asked Daddy where my mommy was-why I didn't have one. Did she not want me anymore? Daddy never answered."

his office. I'm super smart, so I followed

plan. I ran up to her and called her 'Mommy' and wouldn't let go. Daddy totally freaked out he even dragged me upstairs. Later, I asked him if

so he must have his reasons. I don't know what they are, but I really, really want to meet

just keep me from talking to my mommy-she knocked me out!" Tina

as she suspected-Sienna had used Tina's longing for her

to the doctor. "Could you check if she has any marks on her

doctor replied, "She seems fine. No visible injuries, and she's talking clearly, so I

smiled gently

clever! You tracked people down just to find your mom. But, listen, next time,

what did Sienna do after