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!

a healer, she remembered every face

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

was startled. How did Braxton know it

She averted her gaze.

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scrutiny and turned to her sweet

closely from

something was off. He interjected,

was taken

Ludwik had no time to explain and referred to her as such.

with recognition, “No wonder, young lady, that

quickly signaled to Braxton

benefactor, Braxton caught on that the

other?” Ludwik asked

business world. The company that won the South City land bid turns out to be backed by your brother. A little family rivalry

was always mine,” Ludwik said calmly.

of ruthlessness hidden beneath his calm, already strategizing as always. But it was just making Orion

didn’t say more, and after a meaningful look at Whitney,

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

a corner and found

her.

you save my life?” Braxton asked, his emotions stirring.

confirm, only smiling, “Sir, you

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

she had been

discreetly saved me to keep Ludwik Lippert out of

were married, Braxton pieced the rest together.

he wondered, “Why not let him know?”

which also falls on me. It led to your negotiation with him going awry, causing your condition. I didn’t want you to die, nor did I want him to face consequences, so I discreetly came to your aid.

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held a note

looked at her, smiled

If only it were that simple.

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