Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 312

Especially after he bought those five boxes of whatever it was, following her like a shadow. Whitney's lips twitched slightly, her gaze wary. Ludwik felt a cold sweat soaking his back, his voice hoarse and deep as he looked at her. "Do you know how to treat an illness?" Treat an illness? Of course, she could.

But the real question was, why should she care for him? And what exactly was his ailment?

Whitney wasn't interested, her lips curling into a sneer. "Sure, I can, but I wouldn't lift a finger for you!"

Slam-

She opened the door and quickly shut it behind her, her figure vanishing from sight.

Ludwik stared at the closed door, biting his lip in frustration. This woman was heartless, guarding against him as if he were a common thief. Looking at the items in his hand, he sighed, a bitter smile crossing his face.

He had gone to the pharmacy for some over-the-counter medicine, but upon seeing her, he'd lost all sense of control, even buying five boxes of... whatever it was, trailing her all the way here, captivated by her figure. What was he thinking? He couldn't even understand his own actions anymore!

A flash of annoyance passed through him, and he took a deep breath, his feet seemingly rooted to the spot.

Ludwik's breathing grew heavier, imagining her inside, possibly undressing or taking a shower.

Driven by an inexplicable impulse, he found himself unable to bear it any longer.

He sat down, loosening his tie, growing increasingly uncomfortable until he couldn't help but knock on her door.

Whitney was about to call her son, Sammy, when she realized this nuisance hadn't left yet.

Her heart skipped a beat, then she calmed down, thinking something seemed off with Ludwik tonight. He seemed sluggish, his face flushed... Perhaps he was really sick?

She couldn't care less about his problems, but his lingering presence meant she couldn't contact Sammy.

Trying to get rid of him, she realized she no longer had Felix's or any of his associates' numbers-it had been three years, after all.

The persistent knocking continued.

Annoyed, Whitney reluctantly went to reopen the door, her expression cold and mocking. "What do you want-"

She couldn't finish her sentence before the man suddenly stood up, taking her by surprise.

His disheveled appearance, with sweat trailing down his defined jawline and chest, left her momentarily stunned.

He'd removed his tie, throwing it to the floor, with his shirt partially open, revealing a muscular chest.

So much sweat...

was, standing tall, one hand conspicuously in his pocket as if

pursed, his gaze intense and

No matter how much of a jerk he was, she had to admit he

thoughts, Whitney was

you open the door?" Ludwik's voice

Wasn't she supposed

he had the nerve to question

okay? If you don't, I'm calling the

the door," Ludwik suddenly said, his voice heavy with

"What?"

you

as light as a feather against his strength. The door slammed

Whitney could react, Ludwik lifted her, forcing her legs around his waist

"Are you insane, Ludwik..."

held her effortlessly with one arm, his physical strength

quickly caught

her mind a mix of confusion and

attempts felt like mere kitten scratches against him, her face

only thought was... to have

He leaned in, his voice a husky whisper, "I miss

the air, striking both with

drunk? How could a man like him show any tenderness towards her? He'd been with Elaine

was shocked at his own words

all these years, his feelings should have been nothing but hatred for her, for all the heartless things

medication, making him crave

control himself

knowing that once he had her, he'd be

you think I'm still the vulnerable pregnant woman from three years ago?" Whitney lashed out, her foot aiming for him. But he

you jerk! Go find Elaine if you're so

you're not pregnant, I can still handle you, believe it

moving

stiffened, her skin crawling

me, just wait and

not taking care of me first, now I have

the medication, his reasoning gone as he sought her

tried to resist,

was like a wild beast, his physical fitness and towering height not