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 to ask

City four hours ago. She didn't say why, and you were still

frowned but

the room, Natalie's eyes

from his surgery wound, and took slow, determined steps

out? Ludwik, why are you back from Emperor City already?" Natalie asked, struggling

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

holding onto her frail hand. "Mother, you

lied, saying it was just organ failure. But I'm not a fool; my health has only worsened,

be linked to the medicine Whitney had provided over the last three

for years, and recovery

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

might have heard rumors around the hospital. Yet, she was

to visit. In fact, she asked Tiana to bring you

towards Whitney but

Whitney cared, despite her tough exterior, secretly sending medicine through Tiana. However, he hadn't given it to his

Otherwise, you won't see anything. Keep fighting, understand?"

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

fully recovered,

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

and wheeled

just contacted me. He's urging you to return to Emperor City

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