Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 695

Danny couldn't help but wince at the sight of his dad, Jeff, looking nothing like the dapper gentleman he once was. His beard was unkempt, and his usual spark had dimmed. It pained Danny to see his dad in such a state. "What happened to you in just a few days, Dad?" Danny thought, trying hard to keep his tears at bay as he marched over, "Time for your medicine."

"Just leave it there, buddy. I'm sorry, I've been swamped lately, couldn't make time to see you and Sammy..."

"No need to explain. I know all about the troubles the Lippert family's been facing."

Jeff's eyes darkened with discomfort.

"You sure you won't take your medicine? Mom packed it in my backpack for you."

At the mention of his ex-wife, Jeff's defeated gaze suddenly lifted. "She prepared this for me? Really?"

With a mix of disbelief and self-mockery, Jeff hesitated. "Danny, I appreciate you coming, but you don't need to lie for her..."

"Cut the drama, Dad! Mom sent me! She said you've been down in the dumps and was worried you wouldn't last till I got to see you again."

William's card; she thought you should see him. And take your herbal medicine unless you're planning on dying. Sure, the world

his dad speechless, Danny felt a

by his son's words. He reluctantly took Dr. William's card - a specialist in

just feeling sorry for you, then keep wallowing in self-pity. But let me tell you, Bryce is gaining on you. He's been badmouthing you behind your back. It's

how selfish he had been, wallowing in his own despair

herbal medicine. "You're right, Danny. Keep telling me what

of heart, wiped away his tears, "Did you really listen to

"And I promise, I won't let you or

have you? With all the drama around the Lippert family... Sammy said he could help, but he's been busy

than anyone gave him credit for, Jeff couldn't

my fault for being absent. I'll make it up to both of you.

kind old lady who'd always been good to him surfaced, redirecting their conversation towards family matters and away from the troubles

dimmed, "Because the Lippert family fell from grace, Great-Grandma has been

does Great-Grandma live now? I heard from Sammy that the Lippert