Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 194

I indeed saw Miss Whitney! But I’m not certain if she ever stepped inside? That morning, Miss. Whitney even picked up some cookies she wanted you to try, saying it was you who told her you had a hankering for Natalie’s cookies.”

Ludwik’s gaze narrowed. Cookies were something his mother used to make, something unknown even to Elaine. How could she know about them?

Could it be that she really visited the hospital room that night?

He remembered sleeping soundly in Elaine’s arms, and when he woke up the next day, Elaine claimed to have cured him.

Yet Whitney scoffed and suggested he ask Elaine why he couldn’t fall asleep afterward.

Ludwik said, “Also, check the hospital’s surveillance footage from outside the room that night.”

After a full meal, Whitney returned to Everwood Villa Estate.

As soon as she opened the door, she heard a servant’s voice whisper, “She’s back.”

“Is she back?” Elaine immediately wheeled herself over, an IV drip in tow, her eyes brimming with tears, a picture of aggrieved frailty, “Ludwik…”

When Whitney stepped in and saw her tear–streaked face, she couldn’t help but laugh.

“Waiting for someone, Elaine?”

Elaine stiffened at the sight of Whitney. Then, peering behind her and seeing no sign of Ludwik, disappointment flashed across her face – he hadn’t returned! Anger surged within her, “What are you doing back here? Where’s Ludwik!”

Whitney shrugged off her scarf, disinterested in engaging with her.

Elaine caught a glimpse of a scandalous mark on Whitney’s neck, her nails digging into her palm with vexation, blocking Whitney’s path and rising to her feet to slap her, “You bitch, feeling proud, are you? Flaunting that mark for me to see!”

Whitney glanced at her neck nonchalantly, whatever her true feelings were, she grabbed Elaine’s arm. Her face twisted into a sneer, “Yes, I am proud. Your scheme at the conference backfired, pushing Ludwik right into my arms.”

“What does it mean to weave your own trap? Have you experienced it yet?”

“How are you feeling, Elaine? I’ve come on Ludwik’s behalf to check on you. Aren’t you in such a state you need an IV drip?”

Enraged, Elaine’s chest heaved, She almost spat blood at Whitney’s calm demeanor.

feelings

with a hint of pity, “I don’t know what you’re so smug about, Whitney. Do you know what you look like? A fallen woman playing the mistress. He sought you out for relief, that’s all. Men have their flings. Do you think I can’t handle a little sand in my

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be the

of engagement a

long ago, she too had claimed Ludwik’s lifetime

the tables had

her pent–up frustration, raising her eyebrows, “Lyra, the other maid is back.

realizing Taryn was

new, unfamiliar

brows furrowed, “Elaine, what have

Ludwik it would be perfect for her to look after her. Ludwik agreed without hesitation.”

Elaine had replaced Taryn to take

that morning, and Elaine

absent during the day and Taryn gone, it would

not be entirely bad. After some thought, Whitney suddenly said to her, “Ludwik promised to come see you today. Why didn’t he keep his word? Does that mean your IV drip is for show, and

of trash in the kitchen. Get to it! And wash the dishes from my breakfast and lunch!”

her sleeves, Whitney went

her with a piercing gaze. This matter with the photo was far from over.

go to him herself. A man’s guilt had an expiration date,

she would beat her.

the house, Whitney had deliberately provoked her to do so.

gate,

quietly moved to the back of

locked down tight, with more

Natalie loves this grandchild.

“It’s impossible…”

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You must have made up

Lippert doesn’t… Oh dear.” Taryn saw the sincerity in Whitney’s eyes, her longing for Natalie. Unable to bear it, she confided, “There’s surveillance everywhere in the ward,