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.

the bedroom, Whitney had no idea why Ludwik was bringing a doctor and pleaded, “What are you going to do now? I’m not sick;

her belly, panting, the picture

her, her state only deepened Ludwik’s

the woman and managed to complete the

is she? Is

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

recent stress has caused her

about?” Whitney looked up incredulously, “How could I

need to send Ms. Valentine to a private sanatorium for concentrated treatment, lest she harm others or inadvertently

his gaze deep

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

heart. “I can’t be depressed; I’m trained in traditional medicine; I know my condition!”

with depression never think they’re depressed. Look at your behavior–biting, attacking, it’s a far cry from your usual

me to!” Whitney looked at the

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

institution.

you’ll be out.”

to ensure the children were safely born without her making a fuss.

the verge of madness, 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, giving a

to open your eyes. This woman hurt your mother and now wants to harm our child. Do you realize that?

Have you forgotten how she schemed to cause my miscarriage a few months ago?”

Ludwik’s gaze faltered.

not dredge up the past. I was blinded by jealousy then, but Ludwik and

you’d rather die with the baby than let

seemed to be explaining, but she was reminding Ludwik of the possible danger to the child. Sure enough, Ludwik’s suspicious gaze turned to Whitney; prenatal

harming the

hire, not Elaine’s. Why would he falsely diagnose

settled. Go to the sanatorium,

is planning?” Whitney’s heart was racing, yet this man refused to believe