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

be born. Having this child might soften

pregnancy. Destroy the test results now. We'll wait a month for an

stern demeanor, complied, and Ludwik destroyed the documents, imagining the tiny life

during Sammy and Danny's birth, he had

Parker rushed in, concerned about Whitney's condition after hearing she'd fainted from shock. Ludwik, however, revealed the pregnancy news,

keep the child, seeing it as a lifeline for

advised Ludwik to clear up things with Florence and to

at the door, overhearing Bryce comforting Whitney, understanding the immense stress she'd been under since arriving in Emperor City. Ludwik's resolve only strengthened, knowing the

of you, and now, here you are, sick in bed. Don't worry, Jared

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

arms around her slender frame. "You need to rest. You can't let this break you. No matter what, I'll

voice was hoarse as she sought solace in his

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