Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 1170

Ludwik suddenly lifted his head and looked at Whitney. "Whitney, did they get the bullets out of my thigh and left side?"

Whitney blinked-she honestly hadn't thought to ask yet.

She stood up and quickly called the head surgeon.

It wasn't long before the doctor walked into the room, carrying a stainless steel tray. "Mr. Ludwik, here are the two bullets we removed from your body. Normally, the hospital would need to notify the police, but if you'd like to handle this yourself, I can turn them over to you."

"Thank you. I need to trace where these bullets came from. There's no need to get the police involved."

Ludwik's sharp gaze made it clear this wasn't up for discussion.

Whitney picked up on his intentions right away and took the tray from the doctor. "Thank you, doctor. Appreciate it."

"You're welcome." The doctor, fully aware of Ludwik's background, didn't say much more, but he gave Whitney a gentle reminder. "Ms. Valentine, Mr. Ludwik just regained consciousness after surgery. He's still very weak and needs to rest. Please try to keep things calm in here."

Whitney nodded quickly-she already knew that.

in here, fast. He needs to take the bullets and get an expert to analyze them. I have to know

tray, her own anger flaring. She nodded

gently dabbed his lips with

knows I was in surgery. If there's any

her head. "Not all night. And

brow tightened-the veins on his hand standing out like

see Bryce get what's coming to him, but even if things don't go our way, you need to focus on getting better. That's the only way you'll have a

fight Bryce another day.

he was willing to

dark lashes

silent, his gaze drifting to Whitney Her hands moved with gentle skill

it be easier

flustered by his deep,

The nerve of him, talking about

both annoyance and embarrassment, and she shot him a