Chapter 65
Ludwik frowned and turned to look over.
Whitney stared into ine’s eyes, and now, ine gazed back with nothing but friendly warmth in her
smile. The provocative coquettishness of the afternoon was nowhere to be seen.
Whitney looked at the man with suspicion, “L, what exactly is your rtionship with ine? Why is she
calling me Whitney?”
ine nced at the man with a blink and a teasing smile.
Ludwik nced at ine, and after a barely noticeable pause, he introduced her to Whitney, “She’s like
a sister to me!”
“Like a sister?” Whitney raised an eyebrow, her expression inquisitive.
“Yeah,” the man said indifferently, “what did you think?”
Hearing his dispassionate introduction, a tightness formed in the back of ine’s eyes. Her fingers
curled slightly, yet she shed a bright, broad smile, “Whitney, I’m sorry about this afternoon. I was just
ying along with Bro in a little act. It was all to help him out. I hope there are no hard feelings. Can
you forgive and forget?”
ine’s demeanor was yful and seemingly harmless.
Whitney’s eyes shifted, and sheughed off the awkwardness, “So, you’re like a sister, huh? Well,
ine, it’s nice to meet you! L has never mentioned you so I didn’t recognize.”
A sly glint crossed ine’s eyes, but she kept her tone light and smiling, “I guess I’m not worth
mentioning. His heart is all for you, a true example of cing love before friendship.”
“Nonsense,” Ludwik scolded with a frown, but his eyes smiled at ine as he said softly, “ine, thank
you for today.”
“It’s nothing, d I could help you both,” ine said sweetly, then added, “Whitney, I was really worried
about your belly when you pushed me. Everything’s okay, right?”
Whitney, feeling a bit embarrassed by the concern, replied, “I’m really sorry about earlier.”
The man wrapped an arm around her waist and looked her over closely, “ine was only trying to
protect you. She was even falling to the ground, and there you were, pulling her hair out. Why you had
such fiercebat skills?”
Whitney’s face flushed with embarrassment.
ine smiled generously. The man knew that she was helping him out, that she was careful with
Whitney and his unborn child, seeing her as an understanding and harmless woman.
All of this was so good.
ine’s almond eyes curved yfully, “Alright, I’ll make my exit now. You two enjoy your time together!”
Just then, an assistant knocked on the door urgently, “Sir, the matriarch is back from the spa and is
having some difficulty breathing. You shoulde quickly!”
What?
Natalie was here too?
Ludwik quickly took Whitney’s hand. Noticing her concerned look, he reassured her with a smile, “I was
with my mother at the spa this afternoon, ine didn’t even go in. Are you relieved now?”
Whitney’s expression softened. She was feeling a bit more at ease indeed.
Following Ludwik out, they found that Natalie’s room was just next door. The room was so close that
nothing untoward could have happened between L and ine.
12:12
As Whitney entered the room, she saw the olddy leaning on a couch, clutching her chest and
gasping for breath. Her face was pale, her forehead was beaded with sweat, and her lips were tinged
with purple.
Whitney immediately went to her, checking Natalie’s wrist and recognizing the signs of oxygen
deprivation and cardiac distress in the olddy.
She turned to retrieve her medical bag from her room when she caught Ludwik’s eye and remembered
she had kept her knowledge of medication a secret from him.
After hesitating for just a moment, ine walked in briskly with a first–aid kit, “Step aside, everyone,”
Ludwik’s furrowed brow rxed as he pulled Whitney away, “ine, check my mom carefully.”
“I’m more anxious than you are,” ine said with a smile, quickly kneeling down to check the olddy’s
eyes and lips. She then took out some medication and, with efficient grace, began administering
treatment.
Whitney watched ine work and was surprised that ine was also skilled in curing diseases.
The olddy’s breathing started to ease, and slowly her eyes fluttered open.
“Are you awake now?” ine asked, holding her hand with tender care, “I haven’t visited you in so
long. Although you are still looking young and beautiful, I should really start calling you ‘Auntie‘ now
with all the years we’ve shared!”
Natalie watched ine for a long moment before smiling, “ine, what brings you here?”
“I apanied Bro on a business trip today. I am usually busy fulfilling my duties at thepany,”
ine exined.
“Don’t ask so many questions. ine is saving your life,” Ludwik interjected gently; his brows were
knitted together as he reminded his mother.
Natalie pouted at her son but her demeanor towards ine was cool and polite, “Thank you, ine.”
“It’s the least I can do!” ine replied cheerfully while soothing the olddy’s hand.
Whitney noticed that Natalie withdrew her hand imperceptibly.
Natalie looked up. When she finally noticed Whitney, her face lit up with a smile, “Whitney! Are you
here at the spa resort too?”
“Yes, Mom, didn’t he tell you?” Whitney nced at the man.
The olddy also shot her son a look before beckoning, “Whitney,e here. Has this rascal taken you
out for dinner yet?”
“Mom…” Whitney walked over with augh.
Natalie pulled her down onto the couch, chattering away.
And ine, who had been kneeling in front of the couch, began to pack up her kit with a smile after a
while.
She stayed, listening and asionally chiming in, and though the olddy responded to her, she would
quickly. turn back to engage Whitney with a beaming smile.
Whitney sensed something subtle in the air.
ine was like L’s little sister and also calling Natalie ‘Auntie, suggesting they should be close. Yet, it
seemed Natalie preferred talking to her. There was a hint of estrangement mixed in her gentleness
when she faced ine.
Whitney’s peripheral vision took in ine. She was stunning, aristocratic, skilled in medicine, and also
a corporate manager. She was not a simple character. Whitney thought back and recalled her identity
as a fake lover this afternoon and L’s affectionate and kindhearted sister this evening. Whitney also
recalled ine’s earlier antagonism and her orders to fetch a lingerie; her blushing look seemed a bit
too real as a fake lover. “Auntie, you gotta take It easy tonight and don’t talk too much,” ine said
softly, concerncing her voice.
“Alright, ine, Natalie replied with a nod.
“Bro, I’m gonna call it a night and head to the dinner party. I still have some things to hash out with Mr.
Lutz,
ine mentioned.
Ludwik felt a twinge of guilt mixed with gratitude, “You’ve been a real trooper today, ine. Thank god
for you when Mom had that sudden turn.”
ine patted her medical bag and smiled, “What can I say? I’ve got the healing touch. Just give me a
shout if there’s any change with Auntie, and I’ll be here in a jiffy!”
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Ludwik asked his assistant to walk ine out.
ine could still hear theughter of the olddy with Whitney while she was standing outside and
clutching the first aid kit. The olddy didn’t like her. She never had.
If it weren’t for that old bat, maybe Ludwik would’ve married her by now instead of having Whitney in
the picture.
But she’d never let him see that his mother didn’t like her, or the reasons why!
Soon enough, Ludwik had professional caregivers in. Natalie’s condition was stable after that.
Whitney’s stomach let out an ill–timed growl. She didn’t want Natalie to hear it so she quickly hid away
and pressed her hands against her belly.
Catching her expression, Ludwik chuckled, “Mom, mind if I take her out for a bite?”
“Oh, get out of here! Thest thing I need is you two making googly eyes at each other in my room,
Natalie teased, though she secretly yearned for the young couple to grow closer.
Instead of heading out to dinner, Ludwik led Whitney downstairs but took a detour, guiding her into a
secluded hot springs garden.