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.

open. As Ludwik stepped out to speak with the doctor, she

to see

head slightly; she longed to see both

What do you mean by

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

in her semi-conscious state. She was

the little guy over," Ludwik promised,

room, he arranged for the maid to bring Daniel to the

to the medical discussion, Ludwik was briefed by

precarious state, awaiting further tests and dealing with complications from her old ailments. Stability is our priority." Understanding the gravity of his mother's

for your flight to Riverlyn

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TriMed Hospital, Elaine awaited Lyra's return with

I've learned that Mr. Lippert had a specialist consult this morning and even brought up that night three years ago. Although

pale, knowing it was time to move. She quizzed Lyra, "Did

of Skyfaith Hospital, guarded and secluded. Following your instructions, I bribed a maid with half a

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for Natalie's wellbeing and the secrets she held about that night three years ago. "Sammy, if you wish to visit Grandma, now might be a good chance. With Dad away in Riverlyn City, you could go in

idea struck Whitney. She could indirectly

me treat patients for three

Sammy nodded in understanding.

cords was feasible with precise acupuncture, targeting specific areas

and Elaine's threat loomed large. Unbeknownst to

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the afternoon, Natalie lay in her

briefly revealing a glimpse of a maid

a shift change,"

TV buzzed in the background. An afternoon shower had just

another nurse entered, her face hidden behind a mask, pushing a cart filled with

gestured towards the

was

needle and moved closer