Love beyond the mask (Whitney) novel Chapter 508

"Grandpa, Grandma, Ludwik rushed over just for me..." Florence said, her voice choked with tears as she turned away.

"Ludwik's here?"

The Sheldon elders' attention was immediately captured.

Emma was the first to approach, her eyes red with emotion, as she said to Ludwik, "Ludwik, you're so thoughtful, worrying about Florence's father."

Ludwik had been on the road, already informed about Hudson's post-surgery condition. His brows furrowed, his gaze never straying far from Whitney, who was visibly pale. Swallowing, his tone was cool, "The elders need not worry."

"How can we not worry? Florence's dad... he hasn't woken up..." Emma clung to Ludwik, crying.

Ludwik's voice remained steady, "There's still hope for Mr. Sheldon to wake up. If the elders permit, I will arrange for a team of the world's leading neurosurgeons to come to Emperor City for Mr. Sheldon's long-term treatment."

"Is that... convenient?" Jared was surprised. Though the Sheldon family was among the top three in Emperor City, securing a team of internationally renowned medical experts wasn't a challenge. But when compared to the resources of the Lippert family, the first financial dynasty, they were somewhat slower.

"With Ludwik handling it, of course, it's convenient. We're deeply grateful, Ludwik!" Emma immediately chimed in, looking at Florence with moved eyes, "Florence, Ludwik's taking such good care of your dad, aren't you going to thank him?"

Florence's eyes, filled with a mix of sorrow and shyness, hadn't spoken yet when Holly, who had returned with them, smiled and said, "Mom, asking Florence to say thanks is making it too formal. You and Dad might not know since you've been at the hospital. Today, Ludwik and Florence announced their engagement, and it's all over the news in Emperor City!"

"What? Today?" Emma's eyes widened with joy.

Holly nodded calmly, then wiped away her tears, "It would have been such a happy day. Sadly, with Hudson's sudden incident, the wedding celebration for Florence and Ludwik had to be postponed. But as long as their love remains strong, Hudson will surely be at ease."

Florence glanced at Holly, then at Whitney, tears falling, "Dad would be happy to hear this news, even in his sleep. Especially since Ludwik is arranging for the best medical team for him. I believe Dad will recover!"

Emma beamed, "Now that the Sheldon and Lippert families are united, with Ludwik's help, my worries are eased."

Jared looked at Ludwik approvingly, "When did you and Florence decide to get engaged? You didn't even notify the Sheldon family..."

Ludwik stood erect, his presence seeming distant despite being close to Florence.

Florence quickly averted her gaze, noticing his deliberate silence, his intimidating eyes cutting through her like a cold breeze, waiting to see how she would answer. She awkwardly responded to Jared, "Grandpa, you know how Ludwik is, always decisive and swift."

"Indeed, congratulations to you both!" Jared smiled.