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.

As Ludwik stepped out to speak with the doctor, she clung to his hand, a silent plea

want to

slightly; she longed to see

What do you mean by

a realization dawned,

She remembered hearing two names, Danny and Sammy, in her semi-conscious state. She was sure she had

the little guy over," Ludwik

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

Ludwik was

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

was Felix, reminding him, "Mr. Lippert, it's time for your flight to Riverlyn City. The contract meeting can't proceed without

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Elaine awaited Lyra's return with

had a specialist consult this morning and even brought up that night three years ago. Although his mother

time to move.

in a private room on the second floor of Skyfaith Hospital, guarded and secluded. Following your instructions, I bribed a maid with half a million. She disclosed the guards' shift change..." "This time, we cannot afford any mistakes, Elaine. It's crucial that you..." Delphine's eyes narrowed, plotting the

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worry deepened, fearing for Natalie's wellbeing and the secrets she held about that night

An idea struck Whitney. She could indirectly

seen me treat patients for three

Sammy nodded in understanding.

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

to Ludwik, Natalie

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Natalie lay in her hospital bed,

a smile, her departure briefly revealing a

for a

in the background. An afternoon shower had just passed, leaving the luxurious, tightly sealed hospital

nurse entered, her face hidden behind a

towards the IV

it was time for

moved closer to