Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 121

On the other end of the phone, Yvonne and her daughter were a bundle of nerves. They had been shackled in a desolate storage facility, and after the goons had left, it took all their wits to make their way back to the Valentine Mansion Now Yvonne’s mind was racing–the con was clear as day!

Stammering. Yvonne said, “Madam, we were kidnapped last night. They claimed you sent them. In a moment of spite. I let it slip about how you got Whitney locked up. But then they said it was not you who sent them. Could it have been Whitney? Was she fishing for information? We’ve been careless, Madam. Please, could you spare us from punishment over Monica’s competition.”

Elaine could not be bothered to listen to them anymore. Her face turned icy in a flash–it had to be Whitney. She was not just fishing for information; she probably recorded everything.

These two dimwits!

Elaine squinted her eyes furiously, caught off guard by Whitney’s sleuthing–she had discovered she was Yvonne’s secret backer.

And now she had Yvonne’s ‘confession.

If Ludwik heard those words….

Elaine clenched her fist tightly. If Whitney had dug this deep, what other evidence might she

hold?

Meanwhile, Ludwik was accompanying Whitney to her four–month prenatal check–up.

Masked and exuding a majestic aura, he undoubtedly drew the gazes of countless expectant mothers, outshining every other husband present.

Whitney lay on the examination bed, her cheeks flushed as the doctor lifted her shirt. Ludwik’s eyes lingered on her slender waist, as smooth as a baby’s skin, befitting her high–society upbringing.

Such a delicate waist, thankfully complemented by a pleasing behind, otherwise, he would seriously worry about how the baby would make its grand entrance in five months.

Catching Whitney’s warning glare, Ludwik sobered his gaze, turning to look at the computer screen opposite

her

In a deep, mellow voice, he asked, “Doctor, when can she start showing?”

your wife. She’s quite slim, and every woman’s body is different. She could benefit from some hearty meals.”

you dare keep your figure on

skimping on food; she just could

was not worth explaining

should be able to feel the baby’s movements now, the doctor said, pressing on Whitney’s belly. “The baby is right here, swimming like a little fish. If

slow on the uptake. She did not feel anything.

puzzled, and Ludwik impatiently moved his

her

and

course, Ludwik could not feel the baby move, but he did not remove his hand, keeping it on Whitney’s stomach, his touch igniting a warmth in her. Pregnant women can be sensitive, and when

19:06

be

his wat she mediately glared and bit her

the doctor is waiting”

did Ludwik turn sharply catching

got up gumpty.

and told to wait outside for the

left noticing the examination room door

dark and probing, were fixed on the

continue to show the single pregnancy ultrasound

Ludwik’s brow furrowed.

fact

contract, and Ludwik was guarded, worried that if they had twins, she might want to take one away. Besides, he had his family to

he had been lying to her letting

with genuine feelings involved, revealing the truth seemed

When they’re born, it’ll be a surprise for her, Ludwik said, a low chuckle in his voice as the doctor

single pregnancy ultrasound picture and scrutinized it–so tiny. It was hard

away, and just then, a message from Tiana popped up: [Yvonne and Monica

had been keeping tabs on the mother–daughter duo.

her lips. This meant Elaine was now aware of

Tiana back: [Come to the hospital. It’s showtime.]