Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 65

Ludwik frowned and turned to look over.

Whitney stared into Elaine’s eyes, and now, Elaine gazed back with nothing but friendly warmth in her smile. The provocative coquettishness of the afternoon was nowhere to be seen.

Whitney looked at the man with suspicion, “L, what exactly is your relationship with Elaine? Why is she calling me Whitney?”

Elaine glanced at the man with a blink and a teasing smile.

Ludwik glanced at Elaine, and after a barely noticeable pause, he introduced her to Whitney, “She’s like a sister to me!”

“Like a sister?” Whitney raised an eyebrow, her expression inquisitive.

“Yeah,” the man said indifferently, “what did you think?”

Hearing his dispassionate introduction, a tightness formed in the back of Elaine’s eyes. Her fingers curled slightly, yet she flashed a bright, broad smile, “Whitney, I’m sorry about this afternoon. I was just playing along with Bro in a little act. It was all to help him out. I hope there are no hard feelings. Can you forgive and forget?”

Elaine’s demeanor was playful and seemingly harmless.

Whitney’s eyes shifted, and she laughed off the awkwardness, “So, you’re like a sister, huh? Well, Elaine, it’s nice to meet you! L has never mentioned you so I didn’t recognize.”

A sly glint crossed Elaine’s eyes, but she kept her tone light and smiling, “I guess I’m not worth mentioning. His heart is all for you, a true example of placing love before friendship.”

“Nonsense,” Ludwik scolded with a frown, but his eyes smiled at Elaine as he said softly, “Elaine, thank you for today.”

“It’s nothing, glad I could help you both,” Elaine said sweetly, then added, “Whitney, I was really worried about your belly when you pushed me. Everything’s okay, right?”

Whitney, feeling a bit embarrassed by the concern, replied, “I’m really sorry about earlier.”

The man wrapped an arm around her waist and looked her over closely, “Elaine was only trying to protect you. She was even falling to the ground, and there you were, pulling her hair out. Why you had such fierce combat skills?”

Whitney’s face flushed with embarrassment.

Elaine smiled generously. The man knew that she was helping him out, that she was careful with Whitney and his unborn child, seeing her as an understanding and harmless woman.

this was

almond eyes curved playfully, “Alright, I’ll make my exit now. You

the door urgently, “Sir, the matriarch is back from the spa and is having some difficulty breathing. You should

What?

here

hand. Noticing her concerned look, he reassured her with a smile, “I was with my mother at the spa this afternoon,

feeling a bit more

Natalie’s room was just next door. The room was so close

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Chapter 65

her chest and gasping for breath. Her face was pale, her forehead was beaded with sweat, and her lips were

wrist and recognizing the signs of oxygen deprivation and cardiac distress in the old

medical bag from her room when she caught Ludwik’s

moment, Elaine walked in briskly with

pulled Whitney away,

said with a smile, quickly kneeling down to check the old lady’s eyes and lips. She

watched Elaine work and was surprised that

lady’s breathing started to ease,

long. Although you are still looking young and beautiful, I

Elaine for a long moment

business trip today. I am usually busy fulfilling my duties at the company,” Elaine

Elaine is saving your life,” Ludwik interjected gently; his brows were knitted together as he reminded

but her demeanor towards Elaine was cool

can do!” Elaine replied cheerfully while

noticed that Natalie

noticed Whitney, her face lit up with a

didn’t he tell you?” Whitney glanced

also shot her son a look before beckoning, “Whitney, come here. Has this rascal taken you out for

walked over with

pulled her down onto

had been kneeling in front of the couch, began to pack