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.

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

You could've given it to Cherry, your little sister, if you didn't want it," Tiana lamented the waste, attempting to pick them

from your dad, and

finally understanding, "Grandpa's a liar; he never 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

turned off the 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?

that day had made Whitney

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

took a

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.

also curious about Ludwik's stance,

was his honest feeling. Making mom unhappy is also his source of pain. He asked me, if he leaves mom, would that make her happy?" Tiana bit

let go. At that moment, I was both happy and sad! Him letting go means no chaos. But if he lets go, I'll

leaning 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

soon as Sammy 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 he's out buying baby clothes with that witch, I'm jealous! I'll