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 you

Whitney’s hand tighter, saying, “I don’t know why, but I feel the need

had a gut feeling

true colors, suspected that Elaine might have previously done something to Natalie.

Elaine to L as soon as

way back to the hospital, Whitney received a call from Valerie. She had just landed at Banyan City International Airport and requested a pickup.

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expected her friend’s return to

room, dropped off the fresh laundry, and stole a glance at the man engrossed in paperwork.

about to respond, when his eyes caught her

authoritative, he said, “You’re going to a gathering dressed like that?

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

start showing so that other men would

slender,

even showing yet. I don’t want to

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

felt like he was being forced into the crossfire of a

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

Ludwik instructed

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

City International

the plane, her long legs striding towards

of a private jet, his profile sharp and chiseled. He briskly walked by, deeply engrossed in

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 mention

lodged in her

was about to

cold laugh escaped her.

domestic arrivals gate, Whitney immediately

and striking, her face was a picture of high–class, aloof beauty. She wore a pale gray trench coat

Whitney called out with

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

that damn man, forced me into it. The outfit