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."

her face towards him, his eyes filled with a domineering concern, "You have no idea how dangerous Bryce can be, how well he can hide his true self. Do you think just because he says he loves

felt a pang in her

he said.

his fiery gaze, and Ludwik's

Seeing her stubbornness enraged him

if you don't value your own life, I won't spend mine in loneliness mourning you. Instead, I'd find the meanest

still irked and concerned

but then his expression softened, "Even if you never come back to me, I still wish for

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

him enveloped Whitney, mature and reassuring, yet intensely

were closed. She instinctively wanted to push away from his solid chest, her eyes avoiding his deep

even listening to me?" Ludwik saw her head moving about, and firmly held her chin, his voice deep, "I'm serious.

being so close, can't you?" Whitney felt his breath hot on her skin, even if they were

face felt hot, flushed

for a moment, observing her lightly fluttering eyelashes, which seemed to dance

her cheeks growing

held her chin, his voice teasing as he leaned in, "Looks like you did listen, because I distracted you

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 about..." "I can't help it if you're too beautiful," he shrugged, a hint of red

didn't get into a car accident; I don't need

winking, "Then when do

He emphasized