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."

bad. This is Dr. William's card; she thought you should see him. And take your herbal medicine unless you're planning on dying. Sure, the world won't stop if you do, and Mom might find

dad speechless, Danny felt a

took Dr. William's card - a specialist in men's health. It was clear Whitney still cared

But let me tell you, Bryce is gaining on you. He's been badmouthing you behind your back. It's not just about you anymore. Think about me and

realized how selfish he had been, wallowing

renewed determination, Jeff downed the herbal medicine. "You're right, Danny. Keep telling me what I need to

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

a weary yet genuine smile. "And

still a bit jealous of his dad's focus on Whitney, added, "You haven't thought much about me and Sammy, have you? With all the drama around the Lippert family... Sammy said he could help,

and more introspective than anyone gave him credit for, Jeff couldn't help but smile, though he was puzzled by Sammy's mysterious

being absent. I'll make it up to both of you. And your grandma's not been

surfaced, redirecting their conversation towards family matters and away from the troubles that had initially brought them

family fell from grace, Great-Grandma has

I heard from