Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 864

Jason caught Natalie's anxious gaze and quickly stepped in to ease the tension, "Mom, Natalie and I are on the same page. A happy resolution is definitely the best outcome!" "Yeah, I just want everything to be peaceful and harmonious for Ludwik's family."

Camilla sneaked a glance at Natalie, and well, she couldn't be more pleased.

She worried endlessly about Jason's future, fearing he'd end up lonely in his later years. Having a kind-hearted and understanding woman like Natalie by his side gave her peace of mind. Natalie, with her good nature, had stepped in during their toughest times to purchase the Lippert Resort.

This gesture of kindness was well known among the Lipperts.

With a chuckle, Camilla said, tapping her cane, "Isn't that the truth? All us elders want is to see our children and grandchildren happy. Ludwik, Whitney, please don't give us any more worries." Whitney, speechless, firmly clarified, "Camilla, there's really nothing between Ludwik and me..."

"Not getting back together then? Well, you're here to pick up the kids, but you might as well stay for dinner," Camilla warmly invited. "You haven't visited me in a while, and I did help you out back in the day." That was true.

From their first meeting, Camilla had shown Whitney kindness.

And over time, she'd become fond of Danny, now even embracing Whitney's two sons.

Danny exclaimed, "Mommy! You should come in. The Lipperts treat us like royalty here. Great-grandma even feeds me and Sammy herself, and Grandpa buys us snacks and toys that even Justin doesn't get to play with. And Aunt Heidi Lippert, who used to be cold to me, is now super nice."

It was unexpected. After a downfall that forced them out of their grand manor into this modest house, the once divided Lippert family had found harmony.

This new atmosphere made Whitney more comfortable leaving her kids here.

With a smile, she ruffled her sons' hair and followed them inside.

solemn Lippert family living room, Whitney was

even a life-sized slide and

was taken aback. This was

an act. The Lippert elders truly adored them, treating these two prodigies

sneaked a glance at the

silent,

rough patch. But your boys have been a real joy for us. Look at them, so happy. Sammy may be the quiet type, but when he plays soccer with Ludwik, his youthful spirit shines through." "The old Lipperts were too caught

to Whitney, "I was wrong about Florence, Whitney. I owe you an apology. You

she announced her divorce today, the internet's been buzzing, rooting for us to get back together. They say I'm

him in a low voice, mindful of the Lipperts' presence,

wasn't in the

Whitney uncomfortable," Natalie intervened,

his son, "I've

"Fine."

Natalie suggested, sensing her own discomfort within the Lippert household. Whitney nodded and followed Natalie to the lawn to

his father, raising an eyebrow, "Dad, did you invite Mom

you invite

Jason's response was calm but firm, "Is that

curious why you specifically invited her here," Ludwik

guard by the direct question, hesitated before replying, "I appreciate the help she gave you in the past. Plus, it makes Whitney's integration into the Lipperts less awkward. Having Natalie here means Whitney has someone she can relate to, someone to talk to during

amused by the notion that the invitation was solely for Whitney's