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.

a look of realization and disappointment on his face. He threw the toys Jason

to Cherry, your little sister, if you didn't want it," Tiana lamented the waste,

then back at the TV, "The gift was from your dad, and now he's out buying clothes

belly! And dad?" Danny slumped to the ground, angry and heartbroken, "Is he also more concerned about Florence's baby? They're all liars... This morning, he looked so heartbroken and helpless about

TV and sat down next to Danny, gently touching his 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

door, lowered her gaze, thinking about the moment Ludwik and Florence looked so sweet together. His attitude on the phone that day

her was just because he couldn't stand losing. He would have a new family

took a deep

feeling relieved, but then she heard her son's 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

about Ludwik's stance, "What did your dad

Danny said pensively, "I think that was his honest feeling. Making mom unhappy is

statement means he's ready to let go. At that moment, I was both happy and sad! Him letting go means no chaos. But if he lets go, I'll never have a

leaning on the

just that the four of us can't be together,

comes back, her

his lips pursed, a melancholic look on his face, "I know you and he can't be together anymore. Mom, I've accepted that, I don't blame you! Alright, I'm not that upset, I'm just mad at what dad's up to, why