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.

visits you, make sure

as she gripped Whitney’s hand tighter, saying, “I don’t know why, but I feel the need to warn you

she only had a gut feeling to keep

who had already seen Elaine’s true colors, suspected that Elaine might have previously done

to expose Elaine to L as soon as possible, leaving him

to the hospital, Whitney received a call from Valerie. She had

Chapter 118

friend’s return to be so immediatel

laundry, and stole a glance at the man engrossed in paperwork. “A friend

when his eyes

authoritative, he said, “You’re going to a

with it?” Whitney did not get it; she thought her outfit was

like pregnant women,” Ludwik insisted, eager for her to start showing so that other men would

her slender,

Whitney retorted, “I’m not even showing yet. I don’t want to wear something

and turned to Felix, “Isn’t what she’s wearing now frumpy?”

brewing, Felix felt like he was being

authority, Felix bowed his

her something nice to wear,” Ludwik instructed before returning

later, Whitney left the hospital in a straight–cut pinafore dress, her expression sour.

International Airport.

plane, her long legs striding towards the shuttle.

a man in a black coat with a military haircut stepped out of a private jet, his profile sharp and chiseled. He briskly walked by, deeply

Valerie, his voice, unlike its usual coldness, softened, “Elaine, I’m back in the country. No need to thank me. It was just a casual

like a gulp of icy air was lodged in

dusk ahead, knowing she was about to meet a good friend

cold laugh

the domestic arrivals gate, Whitney immediately

She wore a pale gray trench

Whitney called out with a smile.

the car and ran over. She did a double–take at Whitney’s outfit

into it. The outfit rendered her waistline nonexistent and her legs invisible.