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.

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

bullets in the tray, her own anger flaring. She nodded and

poured Ludwik a glass of water and gently dabbed his lips with a damp cotton swab.

surgery. If there's any news, he should've reached out to

And there's no way I'd try calling him

tightened-the veins on his hand standing out

"You're getting worked up again! We all want to see Bryce get what's coming to him, but even if things don't go our

meant he could fight Bryce

was willing

long, dark lashes

gentle skill as she dampened his lips, her skin soft and pale-hands made for

"All this effort, Whitney. Wouldn't it be easier just to kiss me? Save

nearly dropped the swab, flustered

about kissing at a

flushed with both annoyance and embarrassment,