Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 803

"Let's have them stay with the Lippert family for now. I'll make sure someone keeps an eye on the place. As long as the kids don't leave the house, they'll be safe," Ludwik said, glancing at her with a concerned look. "What I'm really worried about, Whitney, is you! Leave him, Whitney. I'm afraid staying married to him is dangerous. Bryce's intentions for getting close to you are far from simple."

"I had a hunch. He's trying to get back at me for running off with you, for us spending our honeymoon on that island, making him wear the metaphorical green hat," Whitney replied with a bitter, cold laugh.

"It's probably more than just that," Ludwik knew Bryce well enough to know that he wouldn't go to such lengths just for revenge.

After all, Whitney's status as the heiress to the Sheldon family was not something to be overlooked...

But for now, it was just speculation. Without solid proof of Bryce's schemes against Whitney, all he could do was insist, "Listen to me, leave him. If he refuses to divorce, I know plenty of top lawyers who can file for you and get things moving." Whitney looked away, indifferent, "If I wanted a divorce, I could handle it myself. But now's not the time."

Seeing her stubbornness, Ludwik's eyes darkened with anger.

If she didn't trust his word, that was one thing, but she clearly had her doubts too. Why wouldn't she leave Bryce?

Did she not realize the danger she was in?

"Whitney, why won't you listen to me? Why put your life on the line?"

"Just because you say something doesn't mean I have to do it," Whitney replied, feigning indifference. "Just take care of the kids. I don't need you meddling in my affairs."

"You're the woman I love, how could I possibly stand by and watch you walk into a trap?

If you don't see the error of your ways, I'll have no choice but to intervene."

a domineering concern, "You have no idea how dangerous Bryce can be, how well he can hide his true self. Do you think

felt a pang in her

he

and

enraged him further, "Are you trying

let me tell you, if you don't value your own life, I won't spend mine in loneliness mourning you. Instead, I'd find the meanest stepmother for Danny and Sammy, and when they mistreat the kids, let's see if you regret it then." "..." Whitney glared

it still irked and concerned her, "You

his expression softened, "Even if you never come back to me, I still wish for your safety.

closer, his chin resting on her hair, "I didn't want to threaten you like this, but I can't bear the thought of

masculine scent of him enveloped Whitney, mature and reassuring, yet

stifling, perhaps because the windows were closed. She instinctively wanted to push away from his solid chest, her eyes avoiding his

Ludwik saw her head moving about, and firmly held her chin, his voice deep, "I'm serious. If

can talk without being so close, can't you?" Whitney felt his breath hot on her skin, even if they

face felt hot, flushed with

lightly fluttering eyelashes, which

her cheeks

leaned in, "Looks

his eyes, leaving her somewhat speechless, "It's stuffy in here, and you keep talking right in my face... Ludwik! Is this really the time for this, with Danny and Sammy at home scared, and you're thinking

a car

her mood, winking, "Then when do you? Just

He emphasized