Love beyond the mask (Whitney) novel Chapter 895

"Lock up your house, lock up your gold, and for heaven's sake, lock up your wife," they'd joke. But when he left so abruptly, try to see it from his side. It's all for the sake of his career, for a better life for you and the kids."

Sammy nodded vigorously, "Yeah, Mom, don't doubt Dad. He's really gone on a business trip."

That made it all the more suspicious to Whitney, who looked at their evasive expressions.

A sinking feeling grew inside her, her skepticism deepening, though she masked it with a smirk, "Does everyone in the Lippert family know about his trip? And they're all okay with it?"

"Whitney, Ludwik must have had an important reason to travel so far. I know my grandson. He wouldn't leave if he had a choice, especially since he's been trying to woo you again.

His father agreed to it. Ludwik asked us to keep complaints at bay and to look after you and the kids.

He might need a few days before he can return, so just relax and get closer to us, the Lippert family.

Ludwik's worried about your safety; he's arranged for people to protect you discreetly. Relying on the Lippert family will minimize any risks." Camilla wheeled over to add her two cents, earnestly advising Whitney.

The Lippert family's reaction to Ludwik's sudden disappearance was just as Whitney had feared.

Camilla probably didn't know the whole story, assuming her grandson was off to revive his career.

The real purpose of Ludwik's trip to Eurovoria was likely known only to Jason or Ashton.

And they would certainly not spill the beans to her.

"How long will he be away? Isn't there a schedule for business trips?" Whitney pressed Ashton for details.

Ashton was overwhelmed, uncertain how long Ludwik would be gone or what dangers he might face.

With a heavy heart, he admitted, "Ludwik said it could be a few days, or longer if things are unresolved…"

"Unresolved?" Whitney's heart skipped a beat. "He's on a business trip and can't even set his own schedule?"

"Because it's uncertain whether the deal will go through. If it falls through, Dad might stay there to sort things out, to bring your sister back home safely."

Sammy did his best to reassure his mom.

Whitney felt uneasy, guessing that Ludwik's trip might be dangerous; otherwise, he wouldn't have left without a return date.

How could he leave without a word!

She was distressed, angry, and hurt that he had left so suddenly without saying goodbye.

Ashton stepped forward, "Don't worry. Once he settles in Eurovoria, he'll find time to contact you."

Whitney scoffed, "Who said I'm worried? Let him contact if he wants. I won't be answering. It's his business, not mine!"

Sammy and Danny exchanged worried glances.

They knew their mom would be furious.

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By ten in the morning, Felix finally remembered that Parker was still locked in the bar's private room.

He sent someone with the key.

Parker kicked the bouncer out of frustration as soon as he was freed.

His call to Ludwik went unanswered!

He was still clueless about what had happened.

With the night's concerns weighing on him, Parker splashed his face with cold water and hurried out of the bar, driving straight to the hospital from yesterday!

Arriving at the hospital, he found Tiana's room empty; she had been discharged.

Damn it.

His charming eyes darkened with fury as he stormed out of her room, wrote down 'Tiana' on a piece of paper, and marched straight to the head of obstetrics' office.

The documents were clear, sir. Please, no more accusations."

The head doctor had received a hefty sum from Tiana, and with his personal life under her hacker threat, he was cornered!

Luckily for him, Parker tore up the documents before noticing the ink was still fresh, likely too enraged to see they'd just been printed.

Ms. Melford was ruthless, choosing not to tell the father of her child that he indeed was the father.

The doctor broke out in a cold sweat.

Parker, furious like a lion, wished he could tear Tiana apart.

How dare she actually be two months pregnant?

The doctor's words were a punch to the gut, a confirmation of his deepest fears. Parker couldn't fathom it, couldn't accept it.

Why? Why did this child have nothing to do with him?

In a sudden motion, he let go, his eyes, once ablaze with hope, now darkening with despair. The hint of possibility Uncle Phineas had dangled before him last night, at that cozy family dinner, had vanished into thin air.

Uncle Phineas hadn't denied it; there was a chance encounter between him and Tiana during that wild summer party at Saltland Island.

Foolishly, he had clung to that sliver of hope all night!

But now, confronting the doctor only reinforced the timeline - two months.

Parker didn't think the doctor would dare lie to his face.

So, the bitter truth remained: Tiana might have been with him, but she must have been with Barclay before that!

The child she was carrying, just as she claimed, was someone else's.

What a cruel joke!