Love beyond the mask (Whitney) novel Chapter 699

He didn't know why he growled, staring at the woman floating on the sea, his head starting to ache, even losing control over his own actions.

The sailor immediately steered the yacht in the opposite direction.

Tiana couldn't believe her luck; had someone on this cruise ship spotted her in distress?

They were heading her way.

Maybe she wouldn't have to die here after all.

But then, she'd heard tales of the frequent pirates at sea. Could this be a robbery?

She shivered, huddling into herself.

Yet... as the cruise ship drew nearer, she peered over eagerly, her eyes widening, the man standing on deck against the sea breeze... looked familiar.

Could it be... Parker?!

Was she hallucinating?

But... this was the old brick factory where he had vanished, and the sea below was outside the territorial waters of Emperor City.

Could it be...

Tiana was stunned, her heart beating wildly as she stared at the approaching yacht.

"Parker... is it you?"

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At Delight Mansion, Tiana's villa.

Whitney had come home early to wait for Tiana while keeping Cherry company.

Tiana had something important to share, her tone over the phone was unusually urgent.

But as night fell, Tiana was nowhere to be seen.

Suddenly, Whitney's phone buzzed with a message from Tiana: "Whitney! I've stumbled upon some clues about Parker's disappearance. I have to make a sudden trip to the old brick factory, it's quite far from home, might take several days. Don't worry about me, and don't try to contact me, the signal by the sea is poor. Please, take care of Cherry!"

??

For a moment, Whitney doubted if the message was really from Tiana.

But the number was indeed hers.

But... hadn't she promised to share something crucial?

Why the sudden change of plans? Now off to chase after Parker?

Whitney, speechless, called back immediately.

"The number you have dialed is currently unavailable. Please try again later."

After two attempts, the result was the same.

Really bad signal?

"Aunt Whitney, why isn't mommy back yet? It's getting dark."

Cherry, done playing with her Barbie dolls, came over looking dejected.

Whitney picked her up, frowning, "Cherry, did mommy call the nanny during the day to say she would be going away?"

"Nope."

Cherry shook her head, "But mommy has been busy lately, often coming home late at night."

Was she busy looking for Parker?

Had a sudden lead prompted her urgent departure?

What was she planning to tell her?

Whitney was puzzled by Tiana's uncharacteristic behavior. Yet, considering the phone was personally managed by Tiana, the message must have been from her.

With no way to reach her now, they could only try again tomorrow.

Whitney, feeling helpless, took Cherry by the hand, "Your mommy's gone to find Parker for you.