Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 510

Ludwik's brow furrowed as the doctor repeated the news. "Ms. Valentine's HCG levels are above 5, indicating pregnancy. Of course, it's early days yet, and we'll need to retest to confirm."

Taking a deep breath, Ludwik's mind raced back to that harrowing night just over a week ago, the night she was taken and drugged. He hadn't imagined that such a brief, tumultuous moment would lead to pregnancy. His emotions were indescribable. He knew without a doubt the child was his. Throughout this period, she had been with no other man.

A flash of fierce emotion crossed his eyes as he asked, "So, she is indeed pregnant?"

The doctor, almost certain, smiled. "It appears so, Ludwik. Congratulations."

Whitney, Whitney...

As Ludwik silently repeated her name, a tumult of emotions surged through him. The doctor, out of respect for Ludwik's influence, had shared the news early, fearing Ms. Valentine might not welcome this pregnancy.

"Hold on!" Ludwik interjected sharply, his demeanor changing instantly. Nearly four years had passed since Whitney last got pregnant with his child. Would she accept this news?

The thought struck Ludwik hard. Seeing him engaged to Florence, would Whitney decide to terminate the pregnancy?

he want this

to be born. Having this child might soften Whitney's heart towards

the pregnancy. Destroy the test results now. We'll wait a month for an ultrasound before we tell

by Ludwik's stern demeanor, complied, and Ludwik destroyed the documents,

ago, during Sammy and Danny's birth, he had been absent, a fact

fainted

relationship, Ludwik was determined to keep the child, seeing it as a

Florence and to be wary of the circumstances surrounding Whitney's father's

since arriving in Emperor City. Ludwik's resolve only strengthened, knowing the road ahead would be challenging yet crucial

to take good care of you, and now, here you are, sick in bed. Don't worry, Jared will wake up, it's just a matter

through Whitney's defenses, and she bowed her head in sorrow, her sobs filling the

rest. You can't let this break you.

as she sought solace in his

a coma, and I can't get into the Sheldon Group because HollyHugh