Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 118

Whitney had half a mind to hurt a pillow at him with all her might, the scoundrel. Climbing onto her tiny bed, she resolved to give him the silent treatment.

Ludwik licked his lips and teased her with a devilish charm, “See? It doesn’t hurt anymore. I told you, my technique works wonders.”

“Drop dead.”

Whitney buried her flushed face into the pillow, extending a foot, attempting to push his hospital bed away

The man watched her quietly, his gaze lingering on her delicate, pale foot. He mused that perhaps he had not had his fill

But when he awoke the next morning, his wife was nowhere to be seen, and Ludwik’s expression darkened.

Felix entered, saying. “Madam went back to the villa early this morning. She wanted to check on Natalie and said she’d bring over some of your clothes.”

Ah, she was probably too shy after last night’s intimacy to face him in the morning.

Ludwik’s lips curled into a smirk once more.

Witnessing Mr. Lippert’s mood swung that could rival the weather, Felix grimaced inwardly. Love was a no–go for him if it meant becoming lovesick like Mr. Lippert,

Back at the villa, Whitney made sure to visit Natalie in the guesthouse.

Natalie was nearly back to her old self, her consciousness clear. Holding Whitney’s hand, she expressed her joy. “My dear Whitney, it’s been too long. Is your little bump showing yet? That rascal told me over the phone you’re about four months along. Once we get the ultrasound, I’ll have a good look.”

Natalie’s condition was undoubtedly deteriorating, as she was even unclear about the duration of the pregnancy.

Whitney sighed inwardly.

However, Natalie looked at her intently and added, “I seem to recall, on the day of my episode, were you there? I remember you saying something by my bedside, encouraging me. Whitney, you’re truly kind–hearted.”

Whitney was elated, amid Natalie’s confused memories, she remembered her presence.

But there was no need to explain anything to L; she had intended to save Natalie sincerely, though Elaine had reaped the benefits. She initially hid her medical skills, so revealing it now might lead L. to overthink.

Whitney also reminded Natalie, “Mom, if Elaine visits you, make sure you have more servants around

she gripped Whitney’s hand tighter, saying, “I don’t know why, but I feel

only had a gut feeling to keep

true colors, suspected that Elaine might have

as soon as possible, leaving him no room for

from Valerie. She had

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her friend’s return to

back to the hospital room, dropped off the fresh laundry, and stole a glance at the man engrossed in paperwork. “A friend of mine has returned. I’m going

respond, when his eyes caught her tight sweater

“You’re going to

did not get it; she thought

like pregnant women,” Ludwik insisted, eager for her to start showing so

her slender, graceful

Whitney retorted, “I’m not even showing yet. I

and turned to Felix, “Isn’t

brewing, Felix felt like he was being forced into

weight of authority, Felix bowed his head, “Madam’s outfit is indeed

Ludwik instructed

Whitney left the hospital in a straight–cut pinafore dress,

International

her long legs striding towards the

a military haircut stepped out of a private jet, his profile sharp and

in the country. No need to thank me. It was just a casual mention to the overseas judges.

like a gulp of icy air was lodged in her throat, unable to

ached as she focused intently on the dusk ahead, knowing she was about to

cold laugh escaped her.

gate, Whitney immediately

aloof beauty. She

called out with

She did a double–take at Whitney’s

grumbled, “L, that damn man, forced me into it. The outfit rendered