Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 752

"Mr. Thomas, I apologize for not visiting sooner since you've come around," Bryce said as he settled into a chair beside Hudson's hospital bed, his tone gentle and filled with concern. "First off, I was worried Whitney hadn't fully explained that we're married now. I didn't want to spring that on you abruptly. Secondly, Whitney mentioned your long coma and that your sight and hearing might still be recovering. I didn't want to overwhelm you."

Hudson had a recollection of Bryce, the young man who had frequently assisted Whitney back at the Sheldon family's old mansion. They were already engaged before Hudson's accident. However, before going into a coma, there were unresolved tensions between Whitney and Ludwik.

To Hudson's surprise, in the four months of his unconsciousness, Whitney had chosen Bryce. He wondered what had transpired in that time but reasoned that Ludwik must have pushed Whitney away for good.

As a father, he preferred his daughter to be with someone who truly cared for her.

"Bryce, can you promise me you'll take good care of my Whitney for the rest of your lives?" Hudson's speech was slurred, but his tone was earnest.

Bryce responded seriously, "Mr. Thomas, rest assured, Whitney and I made vows to each other. We even paid you a visit before our wedding, hoping you could be a part of it in spirit. Whitney believes you would have respected her choice. Now, we're living together happily."

Hudson sighed. Though his vision was blurred, the sincerity in Bryce's voice matched Whitney's assurances. Yet, as a father, he sensed something amiss. Bryce mentioned their happiness, but Hudson felt Whitney wasn't as content as she should be. "If you love her, you'll find a way to make her truly happy. And that includes loving her two kids just as much... cough, cough!"

"Of course, I will," Bryce said, standing up to adjust Hudson's breathing apparatus. "Mr. Thomas, are you alright? Nurse, is it time for his medication?"

"Yes, Mr. Lutz, I was about to administer his meds when you arrived," the nurse replied, holding a tray with neatly organized pills. Bryce glanced at the tray and offered, "Let me. I rarely get to do my part here. Plus, I'd like to have a chat with Mr. Thomas."

The nurse hesitated, aware that Whitney Valentine had strict instructions regarding medication protocols.

"You being here might make it awkward to discuss certain

discussing the company's affairs during her visits, simply stating her new

something was amiss, Hudson insisted, "Nurse, please step outside for a

nurse left, Bryce discreetly dissolved a pill into Hudson's water glass. As he helped Hudson

concerned about the Sheldon

company, painting himself and Whitney as the saviors of the Sheldon legacy. Hudson listened, his grip tightening on the bedsheets, stunned

mixed with disbelief.

comes to safeguarding the Sheldon Group for you," Bryce affirmed. Suddenly, Hudson clutched his head, a wave

called for the nurse, his concern evident,

seeing Hudson in agony,

room was

"Father-in-law?" Bryce glanced over.

do I feel so dizzy... Bryce, what were you saying just now? I

his eyes fixated blankly on a

watched him, noting the symptoms seemed similar to what Florence had described would

slowly took out a small bell, holding it in front of Hudson, "Father-in-law, focus on this bell... Remember what I just

Whitney, get her to agree to the Sheldon Group's collaboration

make a big move

somewhat groggily, nodded, "Okay... I understand. I'll talk, I'll