Love beyond the mask (Whitney) novel Chapter 803

“Let’s have them stay with the Lippert family for now. I’ll make sure someone keeps an eye on the place. As long as the kids don't leave the house, they'll be safe,” Ludwik said, glancing at her with a concerned look. “What I’m really worried about, Whitney, is you!

Leave him, Whitney. I’m afraid staying married to him is dangerous. Bryce’s intentions for getting close to you are far from simple.”

“I had a hunch. He’s trying to get back at me for running off with you, for us spending our honeymoon on that island, making him wear the metaphorical green hat,” Whitney replied with a bitter, cold laugh.

“It’s probably more than just that,” Ludwik knew Bryce well enough to know that he wouldn’t go to such lengths just for revenge.

After all, Whitney’s status as the heiress to the Sheldon family was not something to be overlooked...

But for now, it was just speculation. Without solid proof of Bryce’s schemes against Whitney, all he could do was insist, “Listen to me, leave him. If he refuses to divorce, I know plenty of top lawyers who can file for you and get things moving.”

Whitney looked away, indifferent, “If I wanted a divorce, I could handle it myself. But now’s not the time.”

Seeing her stubbornness, Ludwik’s eyes darkened with anger.

If she didn’t trust his word, that was one thing, but she clearly had her doubts too. Why wouldn’t she leave Bryce?

Did she not realize the danger she was in?

“Whitney, why won’t you listen to me? Why put your life on the line?”

“Just because you say something doesn’t mean I have to do it,” Whitney replied, feigning indifference. “Just take care of the kids. I don’t need you meddling in my affairs.”

“You’re the woman I love, how could I possibly stand by and watch you walk into a trap?

If you don’t see the error of your ways, I’ll have no choice but to intervene.”

Ludwik, fueled by a surge of anger, cornered her in the car, his large hand gently forcing her face towards him, his eyes filled with a domineering concern, “You have no idea how dangerous Bryce can be, how well he can hide his true self. Do you think just because he says he loves you, he won’t hurt you? Don’t overestimate yourself. He even wants to kill our kids, do you think he’s a man of principles?”

Whitney felt a pang in her heart.

She knew everything he said.

But still.

“I just can’t leave yet,” her eyes dodged his fiery gaze, and Ludwik’s already low patience dropped further. Whitney turned her head away.

Ludwik wouldn’t have it. Seeing her stubbornness enraged him further, “Are you trying to infuriate me?

Whitney, let me tell you, if you don’t value your own life, I won’t spend mine in loneliness mourning you. Instead, I’d find the meanest stepmother for Danny and Sammy, and when they mistreat the kids, let’s see if you regret it then.”

“…” Whitney glared at him.

She knew he wouldn’t really do that, but it still irked and concerned her, “You wouldn’t dare treat the kids like that.”

Ludwik’s laugh was cold but then his expression softened, “Even if you never come back to me, I still wish for your safety. Do you understand what I’m saying?”

He sighed deeply, his gaze tender as he leaned closer, his chin resting on her hair, “I didn’t want to threaten you like this, but I can’t bear the thought of our son growing up motherless, nor can I bear losing you.”