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."

take your herbal medicine unless you're planning on dying. Sure, the world won't stop if you do, and Mom might find someone else, but you're still my

felt a

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

keep wallowing in self-pity. But let me tell you, Bryce is gaining on you. He's been badmouthing you behind

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

herbal medicine. "You're right, Danny. Keep

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

with a weary yet genuine smile. "And

thought much about me and Sammy, have you? With all the drama around the Lippert family... Sammy said he could help, but he's been busy with something more important. If you care at all, sort yourself out. Maybe one day, you'll realize

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

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

to him surfaced, redirecting their conversation towards family matters and away from

family fell from

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