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."

And take your herbal medicine unless you're planning on dying.

dad speechless, Danny felt a surge of

a specialist in men's health. It was clear Whitney still cared in her own way, despite their strained relationship. "Danny, thank her

think Mom's 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 not just about you anymore. Think about me and Sammy. We're your sons. Do you want us to

struck a chord with Jeff. He realized how selfish he had been, wallowing in his

herbal medicine. "You're right, Danny.

aback by his dad's sudden change of heart, wiped away his tears, "Did you really listen

weary yet genuine smile. "And I promise, I

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, but

Sammy, the younger son who was wiser and more introspective than anyone gave him credit for, Jeff

care of Sammy. It's my fault for being absent. I'll make it up to

kind old lady who'd always been good to him surfaced, redirecting their conversation towards family matters

dimmed, "Because the Lippert family fell from

heard from Sammy that the Lippert Resort