Chapter 520
"No way!" Parker denied firmly, not daring to spill the beans that Whitney was expecting.
Ludwik was overprotective and anxious as it was, and in situations like these, the fewer people who knew, the better.
"Just make sure you look after Whitney, alright? She's been through a lot lately, got a bit under the weather. Don't let her pop pills willy-nilly."
"Why not? Whitney knows her stuff about natural remedies. Why wouldn't she know what's safe to take?"
"There's a saying, 'All medicines have their side effects.' Maybe brew her some chicken soup, give her a bit of a boost," Parker said, less than convincingly.
Tiana sensed something was off in his words but couldn't pinpoint exactly what.
Just then, both of their phones chimed.
Tiana's displayed a Facebook message from Whitney, asking if she'd picked up the groceries yet.
Parker, on the other hand, got a call from Felix.
He turned away to answer, Felix cautiously inquired, "I've sent some details about Bryce's movements in Emperor City to Mr. Lippert. Mr. Lippert was livid, told me to get the city officials to detain Bryce. I'm wondering, did Mr. Lippert fail to secure the lot for Ms. Valentine? Did they have a fallout?"
Damn.
Most likely.
Ludwik's earlier visit to Whitney was to deter her from moving her company to Bryce's territory.
Whitney obviously didn't agree.
"They had a row, we need to get back," Parker hung up and told Tiana.
"I knew it! With Ludwik's bully attitude, a fight was bound to happen! I don't get it. He's engaged, yet still hassles Whitney. What's his deal? He ignores his own son and mixes with suspects, I just feel so bad for Whitney!" Tiana had no qualms bad-mouthing Ludwik behind his back.
he say? Ludwik was stuck with this mess until
he was also taking risks, with Whitney's best
hurried back to the
The atmosphere was chilly.
next door to check on her son and
the shopping bag from Parker without a word, and headed to the
little bun in Whitney's oven, fearing her stomach
later, a comforting aroma of chicken congee and several
went next door, "Danny, your dad whipped
smelled it!"
bounced to the doorway, catching sight of Ludwik
looks so good, and he can cook! Mommy, can you marry
covering her daughter's mouth in embarrassment, "Kids
and he's got a wife,
glance, his lips
to Whitney, who was aloof, "Danny, get your
was Whitney's curt
Her stomach had just been acting up, and she
how
with me is no reason to starve
Whitney had reached her limit, "What right do you have to do this? What are you trying to
bowl of congee. Why overthink it? Must we become enemies
realizing too late, turned to see Danny looking
a semblance of peace for her son, "Danny,
negotiated, "I'll leave right after. I'm still in pain from my injury, if you don't mind, could you spare some herbal ointment? As payment for the meal." Whitney's dark lashes fluttered,
that didn't mean he was
been bustling about in the kitchen... she didn't want to feel indebted
way, she felt
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