Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 766

She had given birth to two sons, yet she retained the air of a young woman. Only her deep, hazel eyes held the weight of her stories, like a fine red wine becoming richer and more tantalizing with time. "Ludwik, why are you staring at Mommy like that? You're gonna burn holes in her with that gaze."

Out of the blue, Danny's complaint cut through the air. He couldn't for the life of him understand what was so fascinating about Mommy's swimsuit - to him, it was downright ugly.

Sammy couldn't help but slap the back of the clueless troublemaker's head.

Come on, Ludwik wasn't even looking at the swimsuit, for crying out loud.

"Cough, cough." The innocent comment made Whitney's cheeks burn with embarrassment.

Ludwik, too, showed a hint of discomfort. Catching the blush on his lady's cheeks, he shot her a look and eased the awkwardness with a slight curve of his lips, "You two, get into the pool and soak a bit. Don't catch a cold standing around." "Danny, you can't swim, let Mommy hold you!"

Whitney quickly took her son into the water.

Sammy followed suit, sticking close to Mommy.

Ludwik, trying to win his son's favor, said, "Sammy, Mom can't handle both of you. Come with me to the deep end, and I'll teach you the butterfly stroke."

"I already know how to do that," Sammy replied indifferently. "Mom taught me ages ago. It's been three years, and you still haven't managed to teach Danny how to swim."

"..." Ludwik was momentarily ashamed.

He coughed slightly, explaining, "I didn't teach Danny before because he was frail, and the doctor said it wasn't suitable."

Seeing his patient explanation, Sammy felt a mix of emotions. His dad was undoubtedly flawed.

But considering how Danny often spoke of his father's heroic deeds with admiration, it was clear he had put in the effort in raising Danny.

cautious and patient demeanor

had a kind heart, Sammy decided to spare his dad's feelings, "Well, I

For someone who knew the complex butterfly

narrowed slightly, quickly catching on to Sammy's attempt to lighten

effort. Lately,

gently offered his hand, "Come, let Dad

a splash from the other side caught their

that was Whitney's panicked voice, "Danny! If you jump

and Whitney both tumbling into the

but the bottom was uneven

He swiftly swam over.

get

from the water while pulling Danny up as well. Whitney, drenched

spat out a mouthful

Ludwik scolded lightly, "Mommy is light. You can't

right? Besides, I've seen you climb on Mommy. I thought my

and coughed to scold their son, "Danny, what are you talking about? When

ask? Was his mind filled with

City, you and Mommy went to South City for a trip. I saw from the hotel room door crack - you on

she glared at Ludwik before quickly diverting her sons, "You nearly drowned, Danny. Stop talking so much and let Sammy

was time to have a stern word with Ludwik, only to notice his muscular arm firmly around her waist, adjusting her twisted swimsuit. Water droplets traced down

Ludwik's gaze lingered.

looking at?" Whitney caught his intense stare, her cheeks flaming even more, hands instinctively

focusing on her reddened earlobe, "I wasn't

I'd have bought you a