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?”

his embrace and headed

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 treatment is going to take some time.”

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

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the child a venomous look. However, the next moment, she steadied her breath and managed a loving smile. “Danny’s health has just improved these past months. Of course,

her shoulder. “You’re a good mom.”

the child sat at the table, appraising this ‘good mom‘ with a detached

the charade, bringing over a plate, “Danny! Mommy made

tasted it and turned his face. “You didn’t make this. I can tell from

awkward silence filled the room; the maid, Fleur, shuddered

livid but stole

“Your mom wants you to like her. We should be forgiving of a

sounded forgiving, he mercilessly exposed

her delicate fingers, how could she possibly make meals for

time this morning. Usually, I care for

what you make. The little devil is

cold as he rolled up his sleeves

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

own child ever receive

was it because, after all, this child

“accidentally” knocked over the cutlery box, sending a fork flying onto the back of Daniel’s soft hand. The boy. still young, turned to Elaine and

cut appeared on his chubby

howled towards the kitchen. “She

Pretending to stop the bleeding, she squeezed the boy’s hand harder, turning

struggled to reach

emerged, brows knitted in

DIA

Chapter 245

It’s my fault for not watching him, and