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, and you

but

the room, Natalie's eyes fluttered open

ignoring the pain from his surgery wound,

you back from Emperor City

before the transfusion to check on the arrangements. Now that the transfusion was complete and his mother's condition slightly improved, she was unaware

his lips together, holding onto her frail

was just organ failure. But I'm not a fool; my health has only

her leukemia might be linked to the medicine Whitney had provided

sick for years, and recovery won't be

his dark eyes, sensing his deception. "If it's a terminal illness, I can accept it. I'm not afraid of dying. It's just... I have unfinished wishes. 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? Are you going to abandon your sons too? In my life, Whitney was

bitter, realizing his mother might have heard rumors around the hospital. Yet, she was

refuse to visit. In fact, she asked Tiana to bring you medicine. I was the one who kept

towards Whitney but saw only silence in

secretly sending medicine through Tiana. However, he

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

her son's persistence. "If Whitney ever expresses a desire to visit, please don't

you're fully

for her 'illness.' "Soon," Ludwik assured just before Felix appeared at the door with urgent news. "Mr. Lippert," Felix called out,

his mother's hand and wheeled back to

He's urging you to return to Emperor City immediately. He says it's important and you

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