Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 542

Over the past week, Parker had stopped visiting Delight Mansion to see Tiana. They had suddenly lost touch with Ludwik, and Whitney's life had quieted down in his absence, something she thought she had wanted. Immersed in her work at Skye Gem Ltd., she found herself slipping back into the familiar hustle and bustle of her old life, albeit with a lingering thought of Ludwik's absence. Perhaps it was the harsh words exchanged in their last encounter that made her worry about him, despite wishing otherwise. They could have been strangers who once loved, sharing nothing but their children now.

"Whitney?" Tiana's voice pulled her back from her reverie, cautioning her about her tight grip on Danny's hand, which she promptly loosened, laying him gently on the bed.

"You seem tense," Tiana observed, sensing Whitney's concealed worry for Ludwik, which Whitney flatly denied. Her concern lay more with Natalie and her critical surgery-there was no room for error.

"Ludwik is well aware of the stakes," Tiana reassured her, planning to reach out to Mr. Doonan for any news on Ludwik and Natalie's situation. Whitney shared her concern but kept her distance from Parker.

The next day, Whitney, busy with a new jewelry exhibition for Skye Gem Ltd. in Emperor City, was informed by Tiana about Parker's plans to transport Natalie to Emperor City for her surgery, under the care of the prestigious Lippert family hospital-a plan seemingly orchestrated by Ludwik in advance.

Parker had gone to great lengths to ensure Florence, the donor, couldn't back out, safeguarding Natalie's surgery. This strategic move by Ludwik and Parker reassured Whitney, dispelling her fears about Ludwik's whereabouts.

attempts to stay connected, Danny's restlessness and unanswered calls to his father painted a picture of worry that kept both Whitney and her son up all night. By morning, Whitney,

As they approached Natalie's

imposing figure caught Whitney's eye-Ludwik had returned, weathered yet unwavering, standing before

reunion was bittersweet, wienet

father marking a moment of relief and unspoken

he had evidently faced, brought a sense of closure and hope.

shared concern

their family

together once

uncertainty.

surgery to go well. And Danny, he cared about his grandma so much. What she meant was, she was here for herself,