Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 558

Her eyes blurred as she stroked her son's head, trying to explain the harsh reality to him. "Danny, he has his own life. He's engaged now, and you have to come to terms with it sooner or later. Mommy always said, we should be happy, kiddo, no need to worry about grown-

up stuff. Wait for Sammy to come back, you and your brother, you're what truly matters to me, my treasures."

A tear rolled down her cheek.

Danny gently wiped it away, his young eyes brimming with more tears than hers, his intelligence shining through the sadness. "Mommy, are you not gonna forgive that jerk this time? I heard you, it's all his fault! Grandma told me today to secretly try and make things right between you two. She's so naive, and so was I."

Whitney closed her eyes in silent resignation - how could she have been so foolish? But she was done being foolish.

"Let's not talk about unhappy things now. Let's go and rest, Mommy will give you a bath."

"Okay..." Danny muttered, his gaze fixed on his smartwatch. He had called his dad several times that night with no response.

Forget it! He won't bother anymore.

"Mommy, I wanna sleep with you tonight."

"Of course, you can."

"Tiana said she'd take me to the hospital tomorrow morning. She mentioned you're busy with work and running a fever, told you not to go to the hospital."

Whitney's expression remained neutral. "There are plenty of people to look after Grandma; she'll be out of the hospital soon."

Danny bit his lip, wanting to say more but couldn't. He had a feeling, maybe this time, Mommy would distance herself from Grandma. After all, once Grandma was better, Mommy wouldn't worry about her anymore. Sigh.

Lately, sighing seemed to be what he did most.

He was tired, constantly waiting for Sammy to return so he could share his frustrations, the two brothers standing together, looking out for their Mommy.

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The next morning.

crisis, shareholder anger, and falling stock prices, his face

did she react to Florence's pregnancy?

see her, and

get a hold

shareholders, you haven't had a drop of water all night. You look exhausted, your eyes

suit remained crisp despite the long night, not a crease in

sight of the man before him, visibly fatigued yet relentlessly

calm down. I'll contact Mr. Doonan right away to see if he knows whether Ms. Valentine is at

"Immediately!"

quickly descended the stairs and got into his

across his chiseled face, highlighting his handsome features, yet failing

lit a cigarette in the car, inhaling deeply, his brow furrowed, revealing no

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At nine o'clock.

Delight Mansion.

came to a swift

out, his long strides taking him to the front of the two-story villa at number four, noticing the once closed porch was now open. The

heart pounded with anticipation and a tremble of

She was back!

of yesterday. It's in the downtown skyscraper, that's why you couldn't find her immediately. Mr. Doonan later tracked her down. But after leaving

deep gaze hardened. "She must be

Valentine. No matter how upset she is, you

I suggest...

deny it directly!"

his dark eyes piercing, as he approached the door and rang the bell, exhaling a stream

he ever told about Natalie's condition had cost him much with Whitney, and he regretted

form, but as his gaze fell onto the figure opening the door, the warmth quickly drained, replaced by a chilling

aback, blurted, "Mr. Lutz? Why are you

the doorway, greeted Ludwik with a cool smile, "Mr. Lippert? What brings you here?

tone was friendly, carrying

in the study,

entrance, showing no