Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 245

When Daniel Lippert, whose nickname was Danny, was too young to speak, fragile and sickly, he was under Elaine’s thumb.

But now, at three and a half, ever since he found his voice, he had stopped listening to Elaine. This little ingrate, true to her mother Delphine’s words–a snake that could not be tamed. Recently, for some reason, he suddenly stopped calling Elaine ‘mom‘, realizing he was not like her. So young, yet so cold and defiant!

A shadow crossed Elaine’s eyes–a child born of that wretch could never be kept.

Once she had a child with Ludwik, she would find a way to dispose of him. With a new comfort for Ludwik, he would not grieve too long.

For now, she would tolerate him–a little brat, easily duped by her cunning schemes.

Elaine took a deep breath, forcing herself to relax as she descended the stairs. The breakfast was already secretly prepared by the maid.

She pretended to serve it.

When Ludwik and Daniel came downstairs, Elaine lifted her face with a feigned, gentle smile. Then, she overheard their conversation.

“What’s with the pale face? Didn’t sleep well last night?”

The boy replied coolly, “Had a nightmare.”

The man paused, his noble hand caressing his son’s cheek. “I will sleep with you every night from now on.”

“Aren’t you supposed to spend a couple of nights with her?”

“Your mom can wait. You’re still young,” Ludwik said curtly.

Elaine’s smile froze.

Suddenly, the boy hung his head, murmuring, “Kids at preschool say you’ll get rid of me if you have a new baby.”

“Then we won’t have one,” Ludwik frowned, then realized something.

“Is that why you’ve been upset since morning?”

little one coldly wriggled out of his embrace and headed for

gaze followed, landing on Elaine, “Elaine, Danny’s been having trouble sleeping. Let’s sleep separately tonight. You heard us. He needs a sense of security. We can talk about having another child later. Anyway, the

when it came to this kid, Ludwik wouldn’t hear otherwise–Daniel was spoiled

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her breath and managed a loving smile. “Danny’s health

seemed pleased, patting her shoulder. “You’re a

the table, appraising this

bringing over a plate, “Danny! Mommy

“You didn’t make this. I can tell from the taste that Fleur made it. Why

maid, Fleur, shuddered and

livid but stole a glance at

before speaking, “Your mom wants you to like her. We should be forgiving of a woman’s little lies.”

he mercilessly exposed

how could she possibly make meals for this little

I just didn’t have time this morning. Usually, I

he doesn’t like what you

as he rolled up his sleeves and walked into

growing deeper. For three years, from baby food to meals, Ludwik did it all, even rushing home for lunch to cook for the

child ever receive such

because, after all, this

Elaine thought, the angrier she became. Her gaze fixed on Daniel; she “accidentally” knocked over the cutlery box, sending a fork flying

appeared on

man!” Daniel howled towards the kitchen. “She hit

mouth before Ludwik could hear the commotion and emerge from the kitchen. Pretending to stop the bleeding, she squeezed the boy’s hand harder, turning his face purple, unable to cry

to

brows

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go, feigning concern. “Ludwik, Danny was careless with the cutlery. It’s my fault for not watching him, and he hurt himself. Fleur, get