Love beyond the mask ( Whitney )
Chapter 885

He was lying to her! He hadn't broken things off with Endora. On one hand, he couldn't let go of Endora, and on the other, he still wanted to meddle in her affairs. Was it because of those flashes that kept crossing his mind?

But even if he knew the truth, what could he do? Leave Endora, who was infertile for life?

Tiana suddenly snapped out of it, scoffing at herself for almost being moved by his facade of deep affection.

If she couldn't even rely on Parker, the father of her child, then there was no point in revealing the truth, embarrassing everyone involved. Her dignity would be trampled, and the gossip in Banyan City would be brutal-she'd be the talk of the town for all the wrong reasons. Her parents lived in Banyan City. How would they face anyone?

The relationships between them would become irreparable. Tiana's brief moment of reckless courage quickly receded.

The man before her had not offered a sliver of hope.

Was he hoping to keep both women in his life?

A mocking smile tugged at Tiana's lips.

"What's wrong, Tiana? I need an answer now!" Parker hadn't noticed her going through his phone. He was too caught up in anticipation.

Tiana turned her head away from his handsome features, her gaze cooling, "Don't worry, the answer is this child has nothing to do with you. No need to force yourself to take responsibility for me.

Is it hard for you?

Well, good thing this child isn't yours. You can continue your perfect harmony with Endora."

"What do you mean it's not mine?" Parker's handsome face turned ashen, unable to comprehend her sudden change of attitude. He was furious, "You meant that this child could be mine! That night on Saltland Island..." "Nothing happened! Oh, Parker, did you really hope I was carrying your child?

I don't believe you'd want this kind of trouble.

After all, you have to be fully responsible for Endora, your lifesaver."

"Don't bring her into this! I told you, it's over between us." Parker growled, "Why won't you believe me? We were getting along just fine. Just give me the answer, and I'll take care of everything." Why wouldn't she believe him?

The pictures of Endora were proof of his lies.

If he was determined to marry Endora, she would never tell him about the child's paternity.

What if Endora, unable to bear children herself, manipulated him to take this child away? Maybe, this child shouldn't even be kept.

That's right... Tiana made a heartbreaking decision. She couldn't keep the child.

"You've not said a single truth." Parker was distraught, grabbing her hand desperately, "How many weeks pregnant are you? At three months, we can do an amniocentesis to see who the father is!" "There's no need for an amniocentesis; it's not yours." Tiana pulled away, pondering how to drive him away heartlessly, a cold smile suddenly on her lips, "Actually, it's Barclay's."

"Bullshit!" After denying it so many times, was she insane?

Parker's gaze turned icy, driven to the edge by her repeated claims of 'it's not yours'.

He couldn't accept it; his heart was almost set on it.

"Tiana, stop messing with me. I'll take you for an amniocentesis right now." His grip was scorching yet merciless.

"Have you lost your mind?" Tiana's eyes widened, seeing the cold fury in his eyes.

She was truly frightened, "We can't do the procedure now. I know best whose child this is.

I told you, stop fantasizing about what happened on Saltland Island. If nothing happened between us, how could I possibly be carrying your child?

I initially denied it was Barclay's because I despise him. I didn't want to be entangled with him just because of a pregnancy!

But Parker, you're so much better than Barclay. When you suddenly asked if something happened between us during my memory loss, seeing me like this, I was stuck in a hard place. I thought about whether to let you take the fall, maybe even get back at Endora. However, I've changed my mind. I don't want to fight with Endora over you. Winning you over might not even be what I want.

Congratulations, Parker, you're not being played by me."

"You're talking nonsense." Parker removed his glasses, revealing his bloodshot eyes, sinister and mesmerizing, "Say that again if you dare!"

Tiana scoffed, "I said you're rich and powerful. I wondered if I should let you be the sucker, raising Barclay's child, and get back at Endora in the process..."

"Shut up! When did you get involved with him?"

Tiana saw the pain in his expression. Was he truly hurt?

Her nails dug into her palm. If he was genuinely pained over her, over what they had, why could he still accommodate Endora?

Why was his heart so spacious, able to hold so many women?

She laughed bitterly, looking down at her belly, "The baby is almost two months. Calculate the time. You weren't missing two months ago, did anything happen between us then?

That night I was drunk, and Barclay, that bastard, harassed me. I couldn't fight him off. Sometimes, a grown woman has needs.

I admit I was careless..."

'Bang!'

Tiana's face turned pale as she looked aside.

Parker's fist had smashed into the glass wall beside her head, blood spurting out.

"Parker..." Tiana's eyes widened, filled with tears.

"Don't call my name. I find it dirty." Parker's eyes were devoid of any warmth.

If the baby was almost two months, it definitely couldn't be his.

He hadn't disappeared or lost his memory then!

This woman... she really had an affair with Barclay.

She said she was careless, as if she didn't care at all.

Parker couldn't accept such promiscuity. Tiana wasn't the woman he thought she was.

He coldly stepped back.

"Then rest easy. You and Cherry will never find me to play daddy! You could spread your legs for Barclay? Tiana, you're so shameless, boasting about it, pretending to be pure in front of me? It's disgusting."

His words were a curse.

Tiana took a deep breath, swallowing the tears that threatened to spill over, her lips trembling as she forced a smile. "How could I possibly seduce you if I didn't play the part of the innocent?" She laughed bitterly. "Turns out you're not that interesting. Barclay, on the other hand, knows how to treat a lady."

"Get out."

Parker's face, usually stern and unyielding, was now ashen.

A chilling coldness seemed to spread from the corners of his eyes.

He refused to even touch Tiana now, but his sheer presence sent her stumbling back against the wall, knocking over a pitcher and glasses.

The sound of shattering glass echoed through the room.

Suddenly, the door burst open, and Whitney and Ludwik appeared.

Whitney rushed in, alarmed. "Parker? What are you doing here?"