Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 729

Chapter 729

"Why does it still hurt? Should I grab some aspirin or something?"

"No, no! I'm a tough guy; I can handle it." Danny vehemently shook his head, convinced that popping pills without a real ailment was basically asking for trouble.

Blame it on that deadbeat dad of his, always roping him into his schemes.

Of course, if the old man tried playing the sympathy card, not even a visit from mom would get him out of his grave.

"Mom, let's head downstairs. I'm kinda hungry," Danny tried to deflect.

Whitney sighed and nodded, helping Danny get washed up before carrying him downstairs.

But once in the living room, there was no sign of Ludwik.

She couldn't help but complain. "Seriously, his son's been in an accident, and he's off who knows where at the crack of dawn."

Was this how he always took care of Danny?

Reluctantly, she moved to the kitchen, opening the fridge to scout for something quick to whip up.

Just then, Ludwik strode in, decked out in workout gear - a damp white T-shirt clinging to his toned chest and abs, grey sweatpants, and sleek running shoes. His athletic ensemble made him look both youthful and ruggedly attractive, oozing masculinity. Especially striking was his face, damp hair and a slightly sweaty brow only adding to his allure... irresistibly rugged.

Whitney's gaze involuntarily drifted down to those grey sweatpants.

A thought unbidden crossed her mind: Grey sweatpants on a man are like lingerie on a woman...

"...Geez."

She inadvertently checked him out, noting he seemed... well-equipped. For a moment, she lost her train of thought, her face heating up.

What was she even thinking? Ludwik, with his model-like looks, could easily dazzle anyone.

And there he was, having the audacity to jog, likely turning heads left and right.

of free time, huh? Your

some breakfast, thought I'd run too,"

Whitney just glared.

"I saw that doctor, you know. He said to really get better, I need to

already deep voice, now laced with a post-exercise huskiness,

felt her cheeks burn

oblivious, piped up, "What's getting treated, Dad?

Whitney's face was a study

he sternly replied,

keep saying it's not getting better. I'm just worried, no gratitude!" Danny huffed,

a look of

"It's around

then, why make a

and Ashton that a man's back is important, somehow linked to

soon." Danny, feigning wisdom, advised

shared a long look with Whitney, noticing her

speak, but Whitney cut him off, "Your friends, teaching Danny all the wrong things. Great role models,

playfully, "Besides, isn't Parker your friend

speechless, her gaze falling on the

placing the food

donuts." Danny

took the sugary treat from Danny, turning to Ludwik, "You thought donuts were a good idea for a kid with a fever? He needs something light and easy on the stomach, not this!" Ludwik froze, then glared

looked away; he'd texted Ludwik

even sick, but now his dad was taking the

I wanted

oversight, should've thought it

some healthier options, "And this, just donuts

need more careful feeding, especially

proper nutrition, Ludwik

wished for more mornings like these, her endless chattering a comforting start to

moments

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