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.

why Ludwik was bringing a doctor and pleaded, “What are you going to do now? I’m not sick; don’t think about touching

belly, panting, the picture

her, her state only deepened Ludwik’s concern.

woman and managed to complete

“How is she? Is she depressed because

William glanced at Elaine almost imperceptibly before nodding. “I’m sorry,

the recent stress has caused her to become somewhat unhinged. She needs proper care.”

“How could I be depressed? It’s them

seems we really need to send Ms. Valentine to a private sanatorium for concentrated treatment, lest she harm

pondered, his gaze deep upon Whitney.

what was happening; Elaine had been plotting to have her committed to a mental institution since she

a sinking heart. “I can’t be depressed; I’m trained

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

Whitney looked at the man

be this angry? Ludwik, you’re now sending me to a

looked down. “It’s not a mental institution. Elaine means a sanatorium. Once

you’ll be out.”

safely born without her making a fuss.

fooled by this woman? You

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

the child? Have you forgotten how she schemed to

Ludwik’s gaze faltered.

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 that to myself?

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

the possible danger to the child. Sure

to harming

Ludwik said curtly. “The family doctor is my hire, not Elaine’s. Why would

you need to be treated. You don’t want to see me, so it’s settled. Go to

planning?” Whitney’s heart was