Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Shane said, "I already had the DNA sample sent out for testing this morning. Even if they were working at rocket speed, the results won't be back until tomorrow. But look, Tina's the spitting image of her."

He nodded toward his daughter, who was being held by the family's nanny.

Gary studied the girl with his usual icy stare. He had to admit... there was a resemblance.

But his words were cold as ever. "Plenty of people look alike. Without a paternity test, there's nothing more to discuss today."

Shane pressed on, not backing down. "And what if the test shows they really are mother and daughter? Would you let her into the family then?"

His blunt question left both of the elder Nelsons momentarily stunned.

Mrs. Nelson's expression shifted almost instantly, her lips tightening.

Sandy looked at Shane, caught off-guard. This wasn't why she'd come today, and

definitely wasn't what

and speaking honestly. "Mr. Nelson, I never planned to marry

something I have to negotiate with my parents, and sooner or later, it'll have to be discussed. I told you I'd give you time

Sandy

both with thinly veiled suspicion. "As you can see, we didn't plan

Weren't they supposed to be on the same

quickly recovered and gave a sharp, dismissive snort over her tea. "Maybe it's just a good cop, bad cop routine -putting on a show so we'll let our guard

words stung, cold as a splash

in the car-clearly, Mrs. Nelson held

pressed her lips together, about

nearby, gently

With a warm,

arm, calm smile, Whitney

"Mrs. Nelson, is there some misunderstanding you have about Tina's birth mother? You may not know Sandy very well, but as I mentioned earlier, she reminds me a lot of myself. That's why I trust her. And I believe you learned a bit about

a good judge of character, and I appreciate