Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 193

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!

she remembered every

Ludwik, “I heard this little hospital had an impressive traditional healer. My stroke didn’t kill me thanks to a young nurse who saved me with her acupuncture. I thought I’d come take

How did Braxton know it

She averted her gaze.

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already noticed her scrutiny

Whitney, examining her closely from her face to her

was off. He

Braxton was taken aback.

outsiders, Ludwik had no time to explain and referred to her as such. He nodded.

at Whitney, then chuckled with recognition, “No wonder, young lady, that

glanced at Ludwik’s puzzled look and quickly signaled to

on that the young lady had her concerns and paused.

each other?” Ludwik asked sharply.

to be backed by your brother. A little family rivalry in the Lippert family, eh? But I wasn’t wrong about you. You’ve become the CEO of the Skyfaith Electronic Tech, outshining your previous ventures. You’re probably going to make the Lippert family surrender the Imperial

mine,” Ludwik said calmly.

his calm, already strategizing as always. But it was just making Orion jump through hoops.

a meaningful look at Whitney,

thank her. Felix was still waiting on the meal, so she excused herself to the restroom

turned a corner and found him supported by his son, waiting for

her.

life?” Braxton asked,

didn’t confirm, only smiling, “Sir, you have the aura of

young nurse with needles working over my head. You were remarkable; after your treatment, my mind cleared. I caught

she had been well–covered

saved me to keep Ludwik Lippert out of

married, Braxton pieced the rest

“Why not let him

your condition. I didn’t want you to die, nor did I want him to face consequences, so I discreetly came to your aid. However, it was still against medical regulations, and besides, telling him now is pointless. He has deep misconceptions about me, and he might not

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held a note

her, smiled faintly, “A little

If only it

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