Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 231

Ludwik was no doctor, but he could not shake the memory of her biting him, the knife she’d wielded, and the state she’d left Elaine in.

Maybe the stress had truly taken its toll, and she was sick.

He had heard of postpartum depression, of mothers killing their own children, then themselves.

His kids were his only consolation, and he was determined to see them born, to raise them himself. These two little lives could not be jeopardized. It was also the last bond between him and that damned woman.

“If she really has depression, what’s the best treatment without affecting the baby’s health?”

“I suggest we isolate her. She’s been hurting people left and right, and this apartment in the city center… If she gets out, Ludwik, your reputation will suffer. They’ll say you’re holding her captive. Since you want her to have the child, Bryce can’t meddle anymore, but he’ll be out eventually,” Elaine said, hitting the nail on the head.

Ludwik’s gaze turned icy; keeping her here was not a long–term solution.

Once Bryce was released, he would surely come looking for her, and Ludwik would not allow that man to bother her again!

He had also been contemplating hiding her away.

He frowned and said, “Whether she’s ill or not, let’s get a professional diagnosis. Call Dr. William from the mansion over.”

Elaine’s eyes darkened. Ludwik was always extremely cautious about that woman!

She nodded slightly. “I’ll make the call.”

Dr. William was a physician Ludwik had hired to check on his mother.

Elaine greeted Dr. William at the door with a meaningful look.

In this household, Elaine had effectively become the lady of the villa. Whitney was a thing of the past. Who to listen to was obvious to Dr. William.

pleaded, “What are you going to do now? I’m not sick;

clutched her belly, panting,

state only

woman and

she? Is she depressed because

Elaine almost imperceptibly before nodding. “I’m sorry, Mr.

stress has caused her to become somewhat unhinged. She needs

“How could I

a private sanatorium for concentrated treatment, lest

gaze deep upon Whitney.

realized what was happening; Elaine had been plotting to have her committed to

her belly, and spoke to Ludwik with a sinking heart. “I can’t

Look at your behavior–biting, attacking, it’s a far cry from your usual

to!” Whitney looked at the man

her raise the child, would I be this angry? Ludwik, you’re now

mental institution. Elaine means a sanatorium. Once you’re better,

you’ll be out.”

safely born without her making a

pointing angrily at Elaine, “Why do you keep being fooled by this woman? You believe every lie she tells. I’m not sick, and this doctor is her accomplice,

beg you to open your eyes. This woman hurt your mother and now wants to harm our

of the child? Have you forgotten how she schemed to cause my miscarriage a few months

Ludwik’s gaze faltered.

retorted with a pained smile, “Ms. Valentine, let’s not dredge up the past. I was blinded by jealousy then, but Ludwik and I are engaged now. You and the child pose no threat to me. Why would I do

you, claiming you’d rather die with the baby than let us have our way.

Ludwik of the possible danger to

to harming the child.

said curtly. “The family doctor is my hire, not Elaine’s. Why would he falsely diagnose you?

don’t want to see me, so it’s settled. Go to the sanatorium, cooperate with the treatment, and once the baby is

any idea what your Elaine is planning?”