Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 233

Whitney closed her eyes, a wave of exhaustion washing over her as she lay back on the hospital bed.

The test results were as expected; the medication from this morning was fine.

She shook her head wryly, a mix of sorrow and helplessness in her gaze as she looked at Ludwik. “You don’t believe a word I say, do you? That child is yours, and even if you don’t want

it, at least don’t let Elaine harm it!”

He did want his children; that was why he had brought her here. How could this damned woman understand his turmoil?

“Ms. Valentine, I’ve told you repeatedly that I would accept this child and raise it well. Why must you relentlessly accuse me?” Elaine glided into the room with a soft grace, casting a glance at the man before her thinly veiled sarcasm hit its mark.

“Perhaps you’re just upset and taking it out on the staff? The surveillance and medication are both fine. Ludwik has been patient with you.

Maybe you just want to leave, right? I heard your bestie cornered Felix last night inquiring about Bryce. You’re pretty concerned about him, aren’t you? Desperate to rush to his rescue?”

Ludwik’s eyes turned frosty.

So the claims about the medication and surveillance were all excuses?

Of course, her thoughts were consumed with saving Bryce; how could she contentedly remain here?

“Drop that fantasy of running off with him,” he snapped, releasing Whitney. “Stay put and behave!”

“This is all her design; why can’t you see that? I don’t want to stay here because it’s dangerous. Everyone is out to get me, don’t you understand?” Whitney said, grabbing his arm in desperation.

“Everyone is out to get you?” Ludwik looked at her with disdain. “It seems your paranoia is worsening.”

He could not let go of her; from the moment she woke up, she had been unreasonable and aggressive.

The doctor approached, speaking in hushed tones. “Based on last night’s evaluation, Mr. Lippert, Ms. Valentine is indeed showing signs of depression. This can lead to paranoia, extreme unrest, and even aggression.”

All the symptoms fit Whitney to a tee. Ludwik rubbed his temples, weary.

Staying here only meant endless quarrels, bringing nothing but displeasure.

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left the room, disappointment trailing behind him.

followed, trying to console him. “Ludwik, don’t be angry. She’s sick, after all. I’m not even upset with her accusations. Maybe you should stop visiting for

he was a source of stress for her. That woman was impervious

He stormed off.

into a cold smile as she taunted

he? I’m the kind–hearted, gentle woman who gave a kidney to his mother, and I’m even accepting of his child. Poor

the bed sheets. Hindered by her

Elaine whispered cruelly. “That medication from last night–it was indeed designed to induce premature

Do you think you can deceive everyone forever? If you don’t want anyone to

a moment, rattled by the veiled threat in

to confuse the situation, even at death’s door. You’re locked in here, powerless to

Whitney quickly looked up at the ceiling where the surveillance camera was situated. Sure enough, Elaine had turned it off during their

transplant rang alarm bells in

for the watch Tiana had given her, having forgotten about it in the chaos

her whereabouts unknown, she needed to reach

all hope; he was too trusting of Elaine

hope was to expose Elaine’s true face. Tiana must have made progress on

watch, her last card, she knew that every extra day she stayed put the child in greater danger. Damn Ludwik

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then might Ludwik realize that her supposed depression was

a

signal from the watch broke the silence. Overjoyed,

Tiana. The baby is in danger. Ludwik doesn’t believe me. I

out as the signal

Whitney’s location. Once she had a rough idea, she grabbed

her, “Where are you

a sham, just as Whitney suspected. The organ transplanted into Natalie was sold by that girl, and I’ve got proof of

I need is evidence of Elaine’s dealings with Dr. Horatio, and the truth will be out.

kept quiet for her safety. Now, we’ll take this evidence to Ludwik, and the truth will come to

imagine someone harming another and then sacrificing their own kidney. But Elaine never donated, did she? Such a vile woman; it’s time to