Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 216

Chapter 216

Tiana closed the room door as Valerie sat at the bedside, handing a glass of water to Whitney.

Turning around, Tiana couldn’t help but vent her thoughts. “You know, I used to think Ludwik was the epitome of charm. But now? Bryce, he’s like the George Clooney of men – mature, suave, and just as alluring. Sure, he may not have the old-money background or the clout Ludwik has, but he’s not far off.

It’s like choosing between ice and fire. If it were up to me, I’d go for the one who knows how to treat a lady right, and that’s Bryce all the way.”

She finished with a sly glance at Whitney.

Valerie saw Whitney’s distant gaze and nudged Tiana, whispering with a sigh, “After what Whitney’s just been through, you know as well as I do, the last thing on her mind is another

man.”

“But she’s a catch, isn’t she? Simon, Ludwik, Bryce… Apart from Simon, which one of them isn’t. a one-in-a-million guy? Whitney is a knockout.”

Whitney managed a small smirk at Tiana’s teasing.

Delighted, Tiana patted her shoulder. “Look at yourself, Whitney. Ludwik has turned you into a shadow of yourself. If you ask me, he’s no better than a manipulative jerk, not the only one suffering, and yet he believes every word from that bitch, time and again misunderstanding you. Let him stew in his own mess.

Now he’s set to get hitched to Elaine in four days, and you’re supposed to be getting engaged to Bryce the day after. Time to move on and stop pining over him. He wasn’t even there for his own child.”

Tiana trailed off, leaving the rest unsaid.

Whitney’s heart skipped a beat, still haunted by the recent events. Shaking her head, she muttered, “Maybe there’s no future for us. Ever since Natalie’s accident, it’s been one long explanation after another. He wouldn’t listen and wouldn’t believe. I’m tired. I almost lost my child. I’m scared now. It’s time to let go of him.”

Though the pain lingered, voicing her thoughts seemed to bring relief.

from her cheeks, revealing a

go or not, you can fool others but yourself. Whitney, you still have your child to stay with you. And if you want, Bryce could be by your side

want to protect my child right now. I’ll focus on giving birth and not dwell on anything else. Don’t worry, I’m not knocked down

tell you,” Tiana began, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. “I found out that on the day of Natalie and Elaine’s surgeries, two doctors were on call, neither the top experts from TriMed Hospital’s renal department. Ludwik is a major investor at TriMed, and his mother’s surgery should have had the best resources. But Elaine claimed Natalie’s condition was sudden, and the other

“Guess where those

family’s medical center in Emperor

history. I had to hack into the medical system multiple times

flashed with resolve. “Tiana, check how many kidney transplants were scheduled that day, especially during the same time

suggestion, Tiana and Valerie

widened. “Are you suggesting Elaine might

nodded, a silent

from a meeting in the afternoon. Tiana and Valerie exchanged winks

her friends, trying to dispel the awkwardness. “Don’t mind their

it embarrassing at all. In fact,

I may be so

kept the mood light, signaling to

his question, asking instead, “Where

to help your apartment hunting. I’ve shortlisted a few

The watch on his wrist spoke of subtle affluence,

to radiate an imposing

off the thoughts of Ludwik, Whitney felt

dip in her mood, Bryce turned on

but the gesture was thoughtful and

glanced at him, receiving a comforting

in front of

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