Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 1306

"But you know what they say-comparison is the thief of joy, right? Without it, maybe it wouldn't sting so bad.

You know what Ashton did when Valerie showed up in Banyan City with her kid? Total idiot move. Can you even guess?"

Tiana's voice was rising with frustration.

Whitney's eyes widened. "Wait, did he see Valerie with Nolan and just assume...?"

"Exactly!" Tiana practically exploded. "That jerk-what the hell is wrong with him? He actually thought Valerie had been sneaking around with Nolan during their marriage. He was so desperate to file for divorce because he assumed she wanted to run off with Nolan and have his love child in another state!"

"That's what he accused Valerie of-word for word. I swear, how does he even run the Fuller Group? Fortune cookies? Because he's got zero IQ and negative EQ."

Tiana looked disgusted.

his forehead, voice low and tentative. "Honestly, jealousy made him lose his mind. Ashton's always been clueless-he didn't even know Valerie was pregnant, not when

too? Valerie was right in front

well. Valerie was already set on

Or maybe Ashton just had his eyes glued to Elaine the whole time? Remember when Ludwik donated a kidney to Elaine and Ashton acted like he

not go there,"

Wasn't this supposed to be about Ashton

had to jump in. "So, when Valerie

he dumped Elaine, didn't even visit her in the hospital, but then acted all hurt when Valerie came back with her daughter. Wouldn't even let them step foot in the Fuller

jaw dropped. She blinked.

Tiana said, folding her arms. "The guy's been dying for a grandkid. He

to move into

daughter herself. Beckford couldn't do a thing. He'd already lined up the best doctors and a private clinic

got admitted, started all the tests, and they even