Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 426

"Really, Whitney? After everything, you think I owe you something?" Whitney's laugh was bitter, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears. "Ludwik, after all we've been through, after the two boys I've given you, how can you even stand there and say something like that to

me?"

Her voice was quiet, yet it seemed to shake the very air around them.

Ludwik's expression went blank. Their relationship was already shattered, yet he felt the need to twist the knife deeper. "Come on, Whitney. We're done. Over. When you were getting close to Bryce, did it not cross your mind that I might find someone else too? And now you're upset... Ha, it's no wonder you reached out today. What, are you jealous of me being with someone else?"

He grabbed her chin firmly, his dark eyes both seductive and cold.

If Whitney had the strength, Ludwik's face would be marred by her slap.

Her whole body trembled with rage. He was using her attempt to reach out as a way to humiliate her further.

Her heart felt like it was being crushed, his disdain apparent, mocking her pain.

heart, she grabbed at his shirt collar, spitting out, "Rest assured, being a jerk just once is more than enough! Falling for a loser like you is my biggest regret. I'm not jealous of anyone, especially not you!" "That's good to hear. I've got no patience for clingy women," Ludwik responded coldly, unfazed

Ludwik. You never learn, always

Whitney retorted. Through her interactions with Florence, she knew the kind of person she was. Beyond the façade of innocence, there lurked someone far more cunning and manipulative. Hudson had mentioned the Lippert-Sheldon

it odd how Florence just happened to appear in your life at the perfect moment? How did you two meet? Do you really believe

convenient.

of my status?" Ludwik asked, despite knowing the

morning. If she was after my status, why bother? Besides, she's not the type to

mother's illness or the real reason behind his actions. "It's not what you think. And yes, Florence doesn't care

"You're the worst, Ludwik. You've fed our love to the dogs. Explain to Danny why his father

out of the car, Ludwik's eyes were wet with unshed tears. "Leave then," he whispered, regret lacing

was already gone, her heart buried alongside what was left of their love. As she left, Ludwik remained silent, the weight of his decisions heavy

pulled away from the curb. Instead of heading straight to find Danny as she entered the hotel lobby, her steps faltered, and she found herself veering into a quiet hallway. Sliding down against the wall, she curled into herself as if trying to escape an invisible

her cheeks, her body shaking with each sob. Passersby cast worried glances her way, startled by her breakdown. A concerned concierge hurried over, asking, "Miss, are you alright?

doctor? As if any medicine could mend a heart

out between sobs, shaking her head with a bitter