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.

if Elaine visits you, make sure you have more servants around

saying, “I don’t know why, but I feel the

only had a gut feeling to keep Elaine at

suspected that Elaine might have previously

expose Elaine to L as soon as possible, leaving

received a call from Valerie. She had just

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her friend’s return

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

looked up, about to respond, when his eyes

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

it?” Whitney did not get it; she thought her outfit was quite casual.

dress like pregnant women,” Ludwik insisted, eager for her to start showing so that other men would know she was taken and expecting.

her slender, graceful

even showing yet. I don’t want to wear

to Felix, “Isn’t

Felix felt like he was being forced

Felix bowed his head, “Madam’s outfit

her something nice to wear,” Ludwik instructed before returning to his

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

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the plane, her long legs striding towards the shuttle.

man in a black coat with a military haircut stepped out of a private jet, his

passed 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

was lodged in her

intently on the dusk ahead, knowing she was about to meet a good friend and could not afford to have red,

laugh

arrivals gate, Whitney

her face was a picture of high–class, aloof beauty. She wore

Whitney called out

She did a double–take at Whitney’s outfit and burst into laughter. “Whitney, what on earth are you

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