Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 520

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.

grimaced inwardly but what could he say? Ludwik was stuck with this

risks, with Whitney's best interest

hurried back to the hotel

The atmosphere was chilly.

gone next door to check

his long fingers swiftly taking the shopping bag from Parker without a word, and headed to

Ludwik was concerned about the little bun in

comforting aroma of chicken congee and

next door, "Danny, your dad whipped up

it!"

I?" Cherry bounced to the doorway, catching sight of Ludwik gracefully serving congee, his

so good, and he can cook! Mommy,

on her drink, covering her daughter's mouth in embarrassment, "Kids say the darndest

he's got a wife, Whitney. How could your

a glance, his

"Danny, get your mom to sit down

hungry," was Whitney's curt

drift to the chicken congee, prepared with stomach-soothing ingredients. Her stomach had just been acting up, and she couldn't help but wonder, for whom had he made this congee. Her heart

how could their child thrive in

with me is no reason to starve yourself, eat something now

had reached her limit, "What right do you have to do this? What are you trying to achieve? Keeping one foot in two boats, pestering me

at a loss for words, opting for silence, "It's just a bowl of congee. Why

too late, turned to see Danny looking at

obliged to maintain a semblance of peace for her son, "Danny,

"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, his wound hidden under his shirt, out of

mean he

bustling about in the kitchen... she didn't want to feel indebted to

she felt a bit more

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255