Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 486

The first night back at the Sheldon household, his concern for Florence couldn't have been more obvious. Whitney thought he was just being overly attentive because he cared so much about Florence. He stopped her from taking shares in the Sheldon Group and insisted

on dining with Florence at every meal.

Even during a crucial game, when Florence ended up in the hospital with a burnt ankle, he let her forfeit the match.

But what if his concern wasn't for Florence?

How crucial was Florence's health to him anyway?

Could it have something to do with Natalie's illness back in Banyan City?!

Doubts began to swirl in Whitney's mind.

"Once he wakes up, you can ask him for the details. I know you're hurt and you don't want to forgive him or trust him again. But I think Ludwik's holding something back. For some reason, he's taking it all on himself and refusing to let us help. Whitney, please, for his sake. He got hurt because of you. You need to break the ice between you two."

Parker sighed heavily.

Whitney felt a pang of pain and remained silent.

Around four in the morning, they allowed two visitors into his room. Danny rushed over. Parker suggested Whitney take their son to see him.

Seeing his dad lying in bed, Danny's tears started to fall. "I heard he got hurt trying to save you. If he risked his life for you, it's not just because you're the mom of his child."

His words, so profound, made Whitney stop mid-action and burst out laughing.

"What do you think the reason is?"

"He must really have you in his heart to do something so reckless." Danny looked downcast.

Whitney wrung out the towel and began to clean off the blood on Ludwik's body. His chest was bandaged, revealing deep wounds, but one old scar caught her eye.

Seeing that scar, tears welled up in Whitney's eyes.

Three years ago, he had gotten that scar for her. It would stay with him for a lifetime.

And tonight? She had no idea what he was thinking...

would Dad be with Florence if he has you in his heart? I

was also something Whitney wanted

wake up. Once he did, she had to ask him about

as promised with fresh clothes and toiletries for Whitney. Whitney introduced Danny to Sandy, asking her to take care of him for a while. In the afternoon, a nurse rushed over.

rushed with

door for Whitney. "Stay with him. He's sweating a lot and the painkillers have worn off. Help

"Okay!"

bedside and hung up the IV bag. She carefully

out

the towel, "Ludwik! You're

won't wipe it off then. Do you want some water?

a flurry, turning to

Though weak, his grip was strong compared to

down, her eyes welling

"Ludwik..."

muttered with closed eyes and

her throat, a bitter

"Florence, is that you?"

still calling for

he care for her to utter her name first thing after waking

Whitney felt ridiculous.

aside by his grip, causing blood to flow back, but she felt no

denial of Parker's pleas from the

sank into

teeth, "Ludwik, look at me. See

open his eyes, surprised to see Whitney caring for him

he could process his thoughts, urgency pulled at

looked around frantically, "Where is she? Isn't Florence

but I've been the one looking after you

was still in

last phone call before he passed out was from

Florence hadn't gone to give blood to her mother. She made an excuse and

worse shape now because she had prepared for a transfusion she never

think clearly, Ludwik asked, "What time is it?" He tried to get