Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 1112

Whitney let out a small "hmm," her brow furrowing in curiosity. "Sammy, why did he contact you?"

"He used to hassle me about becoming his apprentice in medicine. But today, he mentioned Florence...

They had a lab back in the day, right? After Florence fled the country, the lab was left unchecked. It was notorious for dealing with illegal drugs and sketchy surgeries, so Ryan, not wanting any trouble, shut it down.

But he said Florence showed up at his place yesterday, demanding the keys.

Who knows what she's up to... Ryan mentioned it to me, and I suspect he wants me to pass the message on to you and Dad.

So, here I am, telling you."

Whitney was standing right next to Ludwik, who had exceptional hearing. Before she could even react, Ludwik's eyes, as cold and piercing as a winter's night, suddenly narrowed. His grip on Whitney's hand tightened.

Startled, Whitney hung up the phone, looking at him in confusion. "Ludwik?"

pierce through her as he quickly pulled

are illegal drugs in there... Whitney, this

going for broke, trying

looked intently at

mind, leaving it blank except for a buzzing sound. Her fingers felt chilly. "Ludwik, we need to find Mom, quickly! Dad,

mention of Parisa being in danger.

An hour earlier...

was about to get in touch with the Lippert family when she received a text from Florence. The content stopped her cold: [Mom... I'm sorry, I shouldn't call you that. You've

he's holding my mom's life over my head! I admit,

and have Bryce behind bars, I have to come clean. I

time. After being your daughter for so long, I've grown attached. I never wanted to hurt you. I'll tell you about your real daughter, I swear, just please spare my life and help me save my mom from Bryce. I'm

twice. The first time, she

second time, she quickly