Love beyond the mask (Whitney) novel Chapter 510

Ludwik's brow furrowed as the doctor repeated the news. "Ms. Valentine's HCG levels are above 5, indicating pregnancy. Of course, it's early days yet, and we'll need to retest to confirm."

Taking a deep breath, Ludwik's mind raced back to that harrowing night just over a week ago, the night she was taken and drugged. He hadn't imagined that such a brief, tumultuous moment would lead to pregnancy. His emotions were indescribable.

He knew without a doubt the child was his. Throughout this period, she had been with no other man.

A flash of fierce emotion crossed his eyes as he asked, "So, she is indeed pregnant?"

The doctor, almost certain, smiled. "It appears so, Ludwik. Congratulations."

Whitney, Whitney...

As Ludwik silently repeated her name, a tumult of emotions surged through him. The doctor, out of respect for Ludwik's influence, had shared the news early, fearing Ms. Valentine might not welcome this pregnancy.

"Hold on!" Ludwik interjected sharply, his demeanor changing instantly. Nearly four years had passed since Whitney last got pregnant with his child. Would she accept this news?

The thought struck Ludwik hard. Seeing him engaged to Florence, would Whitney decide to terminate the pregnancy?

And him? Did he want this child?

Without hesitation, Ludwik knew he wanted this child to be born. Having this child might soften Whitney's heart towards him, rekindling hope amidst their complicated love and hate.

The decision made, Ludwik instructed the doctor, "Don't tell her about the pregnancy. Destroy the test results now. We'll wait a month for an ultrasound before we tell her. Until then, keep this between us."

The doctor, intimidated by Ludwik's stern demeanor, complied, and Ludwik destroyed the documents, imagining the tiny life growing inside Whitney.

Three years ago, during Sammy and Danny's birth, he had been absent, a fact that filled him with regret.