Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 596

Jason confessed, "It was me who called the press! Florence was freaking out, saying people were gossiping about her 'showing up with a bun in the oven,' looking for your support. The Lippert family doesn't need this kind of drama. You better spend some quality time with

her and stay away from the media to protect your image."

Jason's words didn't seem to bother Ludwik, let alone his image. Squinting his eyes, a cold glint flickered through his deep gaze. Pondering something, he paused in his tracks.

Seeing an opportunity, Florence gently grabbed his arm, "Ludwik, Jason's just thinking about the Lippert family's reputation. Please, just bear with it and come with me to pick out some baby clothes."

Ludwik remained unnervingly calm, not refusing, and let Florence lead him towards a baby boutique.

That afternoon, Ludwik accompanying his fiancée Florence on a baby shopping spree made headlines, overshadowing even Whitney and Bryce's modest wedding announcement.

Whitney saw the news when she got home from work. A notification popped up on her phone with a handsome profile picture of Ludwik with Florence at the baby store. She took a moment, emotionless, then moved her hand away from the screen to unlock her front door. The TV in the living room, connected to the internet, was also broadcasting the celebrity gossip, showing Ludwik and Florence at the baby store. Tiana frowned, a complex look crossing her face.

Just as she was about to change the channel, Danny stormed down the stairs, throwing a bag of stuff onto the floor.

"Danny? What's the matter?" Tiana looked up.

the TV screen showing the gossip news, a look of realization and disappointment on his face. He threw the toys Jason

fortune! You could've given it to Cherry, your little sister, if you didn't want

then back at the TV, "The gift was from your dad, and now he's out buying clothes for his new baby with Florence. Is that

really cared about me. Ha, using me to lure dad out, and the moment I leave, that witch shows up. Grandpa prefers the witch's brat in her belly! And dad?" Danny slumped to the ground, angry and heartbroken, "Is he also more concerned

reddened eyes, sharing her thoughts, "Your dad's a real piece of work. Sure, he's heartbroken, but he's not sitting around doing nothing. Seeing your mom's marriage as a done deal, he moved on pretty fast, didn't he? Might as well. It probably means that your dad's over your mom's remarriage, not holding onto it hysterically.

the door, lowered her gaze, thinking about the moment Ludwik and Florence looked so sweet together. His attitude on the phone that day had made Whitney anxious. He said he

because he couldn't stand losing. He would have a new family too, probably

took a deep

sob, "I'm so conflicted. I wish dad would come and stop the wedding, take mom back! But I don't want to see mom hopeless! This morning I told dad, if mom gets remarried, it could make her happy. I begged him not to interfere. Tiana, do you know what

about Ludwik's stance, "What did your

was his honest feeling. Making mom unhappy is also his source of pain. He asked me,

"Maybe that statement means he's ready to let go. At that moment, I was both happy and sad!

on the

always love you and Sammy. He will too, always love you guys. It's just that the four of us can't be together, and I'm sorry I can't give you a complete family.

back, her wedding

Alright, I'm not that upset, I'm just mad at what dad's up to, why he's out buying baby clothes with that witch, I'm jealous! I'll