Love beyond the mask (Whitney) novel Chapter 1285

Shane shot Ludwik a deliberately annoyed look, though his tone was grateful.

He stepped out to make a call, dialing the Nelson Mansion’s housekeeper. “Is Tina home? Get her over to the hospital, ASAP. I need her.”

The housekeeper paused, speechless.

Did Master Shane just treat his own daughter like a tool?

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10:00 sharp.

Felix wrapped up all the paperwork without a hitch.

In the pediatric ICU, a whole team of top docs clustered around the Lippert family’s youngest, triple-checking that the ambulance was fully prepped and every medical detail was in place.

Sammy and Danny stood guard like two tiny bodyguards beside their baby sister’s incubator.

A small group of house staff waited nearby, clutching the family’s luggage.

Shane rushed in with Tina in tow. When he saw the whole production—suitcases, staff, the works—he frowned.

He pointed at the Lippert family’s entourage and turned to Whitney. “Seriously? Tell them to scram. With this many people hovering, do you think Sandy’s even going to get a chance to help out when she gets here?”

Whitney was a little exasperated, but looking around, she had to admit—this was a bit much.

Ludwik was being ridiculous, parading his CEO status just to leave the hospital?

Sammy, ever perceptive, grinned and waved. “They’re all here because Great-Grandma said so. Dad’s not making a scene—Great-Grandma, Grandpa, and Grandma are all super excited to finally meet our little sister! Great-Grandma’s already called Danny, like, five times asking when we’ll be home.”

That explained it.

Whitney smiled and told the staff, “There’s not much luggage—just toss it in the car with us. You all head back. My cousin’s helping out today.”

“But Ms. Valentine, the old lady’s just scared something might happen to the baby—”

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