Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 493

In Banyan City, Florence was anxiously waiting in the hospital lounge for Ludwik to wake up. After donating 500cc of blood to Natalie, she knew she had some leverage to discuss with him. Suddenly, a call from Holly turned her world upside down.

"I told you to be careful, not to transfer any money, and to be wary of Whitney's tricks, didn't I?"

"It's your father who wouldn't listen to me. He was watching me like a hawk. When I sent money to your aunt, he actually followed your uncle..."

Holly was both frantic and furious. "He's determined to get a divorce now, already drafting the agreement with a lawyer at home. Florence, you need to talk to your grandma!"

"I won't let Dad leave you like this!" Florence assured, though her eyes darkened with concern.

Myra had quickly packed their bags. "Leave a note for Ludwik. We're heading back to Emperor City first."

After nodding, Myra went to carry out her task, while Florence left the hospital.

Four hours later, Ludwik awoke in the emergency room and immediately went to see Natalie.

Outside the intensive care unit of the hematology department, Dr. Ford discussed a new treatment plan with him.

"Mr. Lippert, our initial plan was to strengthen Natalie's condition for a bone marrow transplant in six months. However, after the harrowing experience with the blood transfusion, I believe waiting for monthly transfusions is risky. If Ms. Sheldon decides to cancel last minute again, and Natalie has to endure another night waiting, her body might not withstand it. Her condition is deteriorating rapidly due to chemotherapy and her spinal marrow's failure to produce blood. She might not make it another six months. I suggest we take a risk and move the transplant up to next month. I believe we have a 50% chance of success..."

Ludwik closed his eyes tightly. Florence's last-minute withdrawal had nearly cost his mother her life.

"A month it is, then," Ludwik agreed after a moment of consideration.

Dr. Ford looked concerned. "The situation is dire, and Natalie might not last till the planned date. You should discuss this with Ms. Sheldon back in Emperor City."

Ludwik turned

four hours ago. She didn't say why,

but

the room, Natalie's eyes

from his surgery wound, and took slow, determined steps towards

Ludwik, why are you back from

before the transfusion to check on the arrangements. Now that the transfusion was complete

his lips together, holding onto her frail hand. "Mother, you need to focus

was just organ failure. But I'm not a fool; my health has only worsened, and now I've been unconscious. Tell me, what is

be linked to the medicine Whitney had provided over the last

not a severe illness. You've been sick for years, and recovery won't be

You and Whitney... I wanted to go to Emperor City to see her. She must be upset and refusing to visit, right? Why did you fall out of love?

realizing his mother might have heard rumors around the hospital. Yet, she was far from knowing the

"Whitney didn't refuse to visit. In fact, she asked Tiana to bring you medicine. I was the one who kept her away from the

wanted to question his harshness towards Whitney but saw

exterior, secretly sending medicine through Tiana.

Whitney and me, you need to get better. Otherwise, you won't see anything. Keep fighting, understand?" Ludwik implored, urging her not to give

expresses a desire to visit, please don't stop her. She's been through a lot with you, and I want to make

fully

Felix appeared at the door with urgent news. "Mr. Lippert," Felix called

released his mother's hand and wheeled back to Felix, feeling utterly

to return to Emperor City immediately. He says

be so important?" Ludwik muttered, checking the time. It was two in the