Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Shane shot Ludwik a deliberately annoyed look, though his tone was grateful.

He stepped out to make a call, dialing the Nelson Mansion's housekeeper. "Is Tina home? Get her over to the hospital, ASAP. I need her."

The housekeeper paused, speechless.

Did Master Shane just treat his own daughter like a tool?

10:00 sharp.

Felix wrapped up all the paperwork without a hitch.

In the pediatric ICU, a whole team of top docs clustered around the Lippert family's youngest, triple-checking that the ambulance was fully prepped and every medical detail was in place.

Sammy and Danny stood guard like two tiny bodyguards beside their baby sister's incubator.

A small group of house staff waited nearby, clutching the family's luggage.

Shane rushed in with Tina in tow. When he saw the whole production-suitcases, staff, the works-he frowned.

the Lippert family's entourage and turned to Whitney. "Seriously? Tell them to scram. With this many people hovering, do you think Sandy's even going to get a chance to help out when she

but looking around, she had to admit-this was a bit

parading his CEO status just to

waved. "They're all here because Great- Grandma said so. Dad's not making a scene-Great-Grandma, Grandpa, and Grandma are all super excited to finally meet our little sister!

That explained it.

"There's not much luggage-just toss it in the car with us. You all head back. My

old lady's just scared something

hesitant to

nurses with us, don't worry. Tell her to relax and

go on ahead

watched as the room cleared out.

when Sandy arrived, she'd actually

missed your big brother Sammy? They're all heading back to Brew

pat on

at him, unimpressed, and

going back to Brew Hill? I just came from Brew Hill! You want

"Dad, even Grandpa the butler says you treat me like a tool. If you need me to do something, just say