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Love beyond the mask (Whitney) novel Chapter 11

Stiffly, she backed out of the wardrobe, casting a wary glance at the doorthankfully, no one was there

It took a while before the man emerged, his casual attire starkly contrasting with his usual suitsmore youthful and rakish

Whitney’s eyes darted around nervously as the man approached, studying her crimson face

His gaze playful, he teased without hesitation, It’s natural, isn’t it? How else did you get pregnant?” 

Speechless, Whitney could not fathom why he would even mention it. She fled, feigning ignorance

Watching her retreat, the man’s handsome lips curved into a smile

In the hallway, Whitney cooled down until her stomach growled audibly

The man stepped out, hearing it, and his expression darkened. Have you not eaten all day

Is this how you treat my child?He glared at her belly solemnly

Embarrassed, Whitney glanced at her watchit was already four in the afternoon

She hung her head, Sorry, I forgot” 

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Chapter 13 

With furrowed brows, he ordered, Go eat first.” 

Whitney obeyed, following him to the Southern Elegance Club’s dining area, with its luxurious pavilions and water features

The imposing man personally ensured she was served a pregnancyfriendly meal, the manager nodding respectfully at his every instruction

Whitney, admiring his dizzying profile, wished she could see past the mask that obscured his features

Will you be joining me for the meal?” 

I don’t eat off the pregnancy menu.No sooner had he finished speaking than a suspicious gurgleechoed

Whitney touched her stomach, sure it was not her, and shot a glance at the towering man

His face tensed slightly

Whitney could not help but giggle, her lips a rosy hue. Have you not eaten all day either?” 

He shot her a look that warned against mocking him

Whitney stayed quiet, seated obediently, but nudged the dish towards him

Eventually, he took a seat opposite her

Dishes arrived one by one. Since they were not well acquainted, Whitney stole glances at his elegant dining 

manners

Suddenly, some vegetablesbeans, cornlanded on her plate

Whitney frowned, I don’t like these.” 

The baby does,he stated sternly

Whitney’s lips twitched. A barely onemonthold embryo fancied vegetables

Fine, she was just a tool

As she ate, disheartened, a woman approached their table and snapped a photo of Whitney and the man dining

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