Chapter 193

Ludwik frowned as he watched Whitney walk with an exaggerated sway in her step.

He moved closer, taking her delicate hand in his. His brow arched with a mocking challenge, “You want me to take this, so why not give it to me yourself?”

Was he deliberately picking a fight?

“Wasn’t it you who refused to take it?” Whitney shot back with a hint of sarcasm.

Ludwik’s voice turned icy, “As if you’d dare poison me.”

Whitney’s heart ached. He would rather believe Elaine’s lies than trust in her remedies.

Suddenly, she found herself swept up in his arms.

“What are you doing?” Whitney pushed against him.

“What do you think I want to do?” His eyes were deep, carrying a mischievous glint.

Whitney fell silent.

As Ludwik carried her, his scent enveloped her, a familiar warmth she longed for. It felt like her heart was suspended in the air; even the slightest softening from him sparked the fantasy that he might forgive her.

What had made her so meek? Was it the fear of losing him?

She looked down quietly. Then, her stomach growled audibly.

Whitney discreetly covered her belly.

Felix chuckled from the side, “Miss Valentine, seems like the little one’s hungry.”

Ludwik stiffened briefly, his expression unreadable, but he changed course toward the hospital cafeteria. It was a spotless and hygienic place. He seated her at a table and sat across from her without a word.

Felix went to order food.

Whitney stole glances at Ludwik’s profile until she was interrupted by an elderly voice, tinged with amusement, “Ludwik, what a coincidence!”

Ludwik looked up and quickly rose to his feet, respectful, “Braxton, it’s been ages. What brings you to Banyan City?”

Hearing the name, Whitney turned sharply to see the renowned Braxton from the South City!

healer, she remembered every face she

this little hospital had an impressive traditional healer. My stroke didn’t kill me thanks to a

did Braxton know it was a young

She averted her gaze.

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already noticed her scrutiny and turned to

Braxton squinted at Whitney, examining her closely from her face

even Ludwik noticed something was off.

Braxton was taken aback.

outsiders, Ludwik had no time to explain and

recognition, “No

puzzled look and quickly

that the young lady

you know each other?” Ludwik

it’s nothing.” Braxton laughed, shifting the topic, “Ludwik, I heard about your dramatic moves in Banyan City’s business world. The company that won the South City land bid turns out to be backed by your brother. A little family rivalry in the Lippert family, eh? But I wasn’t wrong about you.

mine,” Ludwik said

there was a storm of ruthlessness hidden beneath his calm, already strategizing as always. But it

after a meaningful look

probably wanted to thank her. Felix was still waiting on the meal, so she excused

found him supported by his son, waiting

her.

life?” Braxton asked, his emotions

smiling, “Sir, you have the aura of longevity.”

briefly opened my eyes and saw a young nurse with needles working over my head. You were remarkable; after your treatment, my mind cleared. I caught a glimpse of your eyes, just like these.”

laughed; she had been well–covered that

to keep Ludwik Lippert out of

Braxton pieced

he wondered, “Why not let him know?”

going awry, causing your condition. I didn’t want you to die, nor did I want him

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held a note of

looked at her, smiled faintly, “A

only it were that

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