Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 376

"Look, it's clear as day. Didn't you see her legs covered in bruises and blood? There's no point in arguing whether she was hurt or not. The medical report spells it out, and the doctor was right there treating her. I saw it all with my own eyes.' "So, you think I'm accusing her of faking it?"

"I didn't say that. Can we just drop this already?"

"Fine, I'll go check on her myself. Maybe I'll miraculously cure poor, frail Elaine, including her kidney issue!"

Hearing the word 'kidney,' Elaine's eyes flickered with alarm, and a sense of dread washed over her as she clung to Ashton, shaking her head frantically, "Ashton, I'm scared, I'm scared of Ms. Valentine's fists. She beat me so badly last time." This was clearly meant for Ludwik to hear.

Ludwik frowned, remembering how Whitney had roughed up Elaine before. Her mental state was a total mess; she even tried to bash her head against the wall earlier...

Regardless, he couldn't just stand by and let Elaine come to harm. If she actually died in this hospital, he'd never forgive himself for letting his mother down.

"You don't need to 'treat' her, Whitney. Can you just leave for now? Whatever explanation you want, I can give it to you tomorrow."

Ludwik's voice was soft but firm, his expression cold, as he positioned his tall frame between Whitney and Elaine, effectively shielding the latter.

Elaine's lips curled into a smirk; the outcome of tonight's drama was pretty clear.

as cold as the bitter nights

blind. Elaine could easily manipulate him with a few

could be impervious to the constant betrayals? The recent tender moments, his persistent affection, all felt so fake now. Her

cold as she spoke, "You think there will be a tomorrow for explanations? Your duplicity disgusts me. Stay here with your damsel in distress. A perfect match, a scumbag and a manipulator. Saves

"Must you always be so harsh? I've explained myself! Her situation is special; that's the only reason I'm here. Why can't you just let it go this once? Priorities, Whitney. I won't meddle in her minor issues anymore. I'll even make

was icy as she pulled away

as Ashton said, what really was Whitney's sentiment towards him? Resentment? Love? Was there any left at

tears. "Ludwik and Ashton, completely blind, both of them. How perfect would it be if they just disappeared together! Whitney, you should've taken that recording straight to the police, instead of hoping for Ludwik

"And what good would that do? Elaine's constantly playing the kidney card, brainwashing Ludwik. He's set on protecting Elaine; the police won't stop him. On

agreed, "Damn, what would it take to expose Elaine completely? It seems only a fake kidney donation would wake Ludwik up. Any

won't let them off. As for Elaine... I heard from Danny that Natalie's fingers are moving again. If she continues taking my medicine,

lifted. "Really? So you've been planning for Natalie's

meaningful look. "I promised when I came back, Elaine would pay for everything

her jaw, remembering her own hellish past

sense of satisfaction, looking pitifully at Ludwik. "Ludwik, I'm

moment, he pulled out a check from his suit pocket, along with something from

don't care what your intentions are. After tonight, whether you attempt suicide again or refuse treatment, I won't be involved. The boy who cried