Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 300

At the entrance of Little Bloomers Preschool, the roar of a Bentley faded into the distance, leaving Elaine trailing behind.

Inside the car, Ludwik placed his son beside him and pulled out an ice pack, gently pressing it against the boy's bruised forehead. Withdrawing his long fingers, his gaze turned steely as he made a call, "Check on a kid named Adriel for me. Find out anything about his family and any connections they might have with Elaine." Sammy's eyes sparkled with sudden interest. His dad was taking his words seriously, not dismissing them because he was just a kid! He had listened and wasn't going to let it slide! Smart man, too bad he'd been blinded by Elaine before.

With a slight smirk, Sammy couldn't help but tug at his dad's shirt, "Dad, I bet your search won't turn up much. The preschool's cameras by the class are probably 'out of order,' and if Mom has any dealings with Jemima, she wouldn't dirty her hands... You know what I mean?"

Ludwik, with his sharp features, looked at his son, somewhat surprised by the boy's cunning. He saw a bit of himself in Sammy. Without a word, his gaze deepened.

Sammy scooted closer, his smile widening, "But you starting to believe me, suspecting her collusion with Jemima because of what I said, that's all I need. That's my real dad."

"When have I ever not believed you? It's just you never spoke up. If you were as chatty as today, I would've known sooner that you're not happy at school!" Ludwik's voice carried a hint of self-reproach. Indeed, Danny was too proud, too disdainful of petty scheming, allowing Elaine to drive a wedge between them.

I'll be open with

sighed deeply, feeling his son leaning in, both touched and guilty. His hand gently ruffled the

you trust her so completely?" Sammy probed, aiming to unravel the past between his dad and

by Whitney, and Elaine was always there, supporting him. Plus, she donated a kidney to his mother, and had once saved him from a severe panic attack years ago. Such a selfless woman, Ludwik naturally wouldn't suspect her of ulterior motives. But he forgot, people change. Today, he realized Elaine wasn't as invested in Danny's matters, showing a two-faced nature. Recalling

bag, tension evident in her posture as a Bentley and a Maserati pulled up. Elaine stepped out, relieved to see Endora, thankful for her quick thinking in sending a message for

unmistakable. This was Endora's first real encounter with Mr. Lippert, having been outside his circle despite

"I heard about the misunderstanding with Elaine. It was my fault, really. I dragged her out to help me choose a necklace, and

you all afternoon. It's not your fault. Danny was supposed to be safe at school..." Elaine's act of playing the victim didn't faze Ludwik. His dismissal was clear, "Are you

guard, Endora looked to Elaine, her attempt at deception failing miserably. Elaine, frustrated with Endora's lack of convincing, signaled her to leave. With Sammy in his arms, Ludwik entered the grand

take over, Elaine reached for Sammy, "Let Mommy