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.

were bloodshot as he momentarily stepped away from the demands of the Lippert Group. After a night spent tirelessly dealing with a crisis, shareholder anger, and falling

to Florence's pregnancy? Would she ever forgive

see her, and

a hold of Parker

up company matters to not be cornered by shareholders, you haven't had a drop of water all night. You look

remained crisp despite the long

of the man before him, visibly fatigued yet

down. I'll contact Mr. Doonan right away to see

"Immediately!"

quickly descended the stairs and

across his chiseled face, highlighting his handsome features, yet

car, inhaling deeply, his brow

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At nine o'clock.

Delight Mansion.

Bentley came to a swift

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

She was back!

It's in the downtown skyscraper, that's why

hardened. "She must

through with Ms. Valentine. No matter how upset she is, you have to remain

child, I suggest...

deny it directly!"

he approached the door and rang the bell,

had cost him

his gaze fell onto the figure

blurted, "Mr.

a cool smile, "Mr. Lippert? What brings you here?

tone was friendly, carrying into the

in the study, tensed at the

entrance, showing