Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 381

Two days later.

Ludwik stood by the hospital bed, holding Natalie's hand.

With each passing day, Natalie was showing signs of recovery. Her gaze had cleared, and she could now recognize faces.

She could smile at Ludwik, blink, and even show displeasure through subtle gestures.

The doctor even remarked, "The lady is gaining some mobility in her limbs. She could, with effort, manage to walk a few steps now."

Ludwik's smile broadened, radiating warmth.

"Mom, did you hear that? You'll be back on your feet in no time."

Natalie responded with a smile and a playful wink.

"Can you try to speak?" Ludwik leaned closer, gently stroking her hair.

His gaze deepened as he held Natalie's hand, attempting to delve into the past, "About that night three years ago, when Keegan and Whitney took you, can you tell me what happened?" The unexpected question startled Natalie.

Her expression shifted to one of fear, and her frail hand trembled in Ludwik's grip.

She began to squirm in bed, her hand reaching towards her left kidney area.

With a desperate look, she opened her mouth as if she had a world to tell but could only produce simple sounds like "ah" and "is."

"Mr. Lippert, not now," the doctor intervened, alarmed by the soaring vitals on the monitor. "Her emotional state can severely impact her recovery, and her vocal cords aren't ready for speech yet." Ludwik, filled with concern, could only guess that the terror of that night three years ago was far from ordinary.

"What do you mean by 'is'? Were you trying to say someone's name?"

He reassured his mother, "Mom, don't rush. If words fail you, rest now."

Under his calming presence, Natalie slowly drifted back to a peaceful state.

out to speak with the doctor, she clung to his hand,

you want to see

shook her head slightly; she longed to see both her grandsons, signaling with

you mean by two?" Ludwik

him as a realization dawned, "You only have one grandson,

semi-conscious state. She was sure she had two grandsons.

bring the little guy over,"

room, he arranged for the maid to bring Daniel to

Ludwik was briefed

with complications from her old ailments. Stability is our priority." Understanding the gravity of his mother's condition, Ludwik was determined, "Use all available resources for her treatment..." His phone rang, cutting him

Felix, reminding him, "Mr. Lippert, it's time for your

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awaited

and even brought up that night three years ago. Although his mother couldn't speak, she managed to

knowing it was time to move. She quizzed

with half a

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And something Dad asked her this morning nearly made her pass out," Danny recounted. Whitney's worry deepened, fearing for Natalie's wellbeing and

could indirectly examine Natalie through a video call with

explained, "Quickly visit Grandma. You've seen me treat patients for three years. We'll video call;

Sammy nodded in understanding.

knew treating Natalie's vocal cords was feasible with precise acupuncture, targeting specific

was running out, and Elaine's threat loomed large. Unbeknownst to Ludwik, Natalie was in danger, a fact Whitney

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in the afternoon, Natalie lay in her hospital bed, having

her departure briefly revealing a glimpse of a maid serving food

time for a shift change,"

afternoon shower had just passed,

her face hidden behind a mask,

the

understanding it was

and moved closer to hang the IV bag beside Natalie's