Love Beyond the Mask novel Chapter 1023

"Yeah," Sammy choked back a sob, pulling out a meticulously prepared little bell from his bag. He leaned over the glass incubator, affectionately calling out to his sister, "Angel! This is a smart charm your big brother made for you. When you get better, I'll strap a tiny smartwatch on you. If you're ever hungry or thirsty in your crib, just a little cry, and this charm will send a notification to Mom's phone. She'll come right away to take care of you.

You'll never feel alone again, always full and warm, with family by your side, watching over you.

We all cherish you like the most precious gem.

You are the Lippert family's little treasure, so you... you have to get better, hear me?

It's the first time Brother and Danny have come to see you. Can you hear us?

We love you so much."

"Angel?" Danny's eyes suddenly reddened as he also leaned over the incubator to call their sister.

Even though he was confused and didn't quite understand Sammy's explanation, looking at the tiny, pink baby, he saw Mom - Whitney's features in her!

Her little nose was perky, her lips had a hint of pink, and her eyelashes were long. Everything about her was so adorable and soft.

Danny felt no repulsion towards this unfamiliar infant. Instead, he felt an immense pity for her, stirring up a deep affection within him.

"She really is our sister, right... Sammy, she looks like Mom! So beautiful! But she's so tiny, why is that, why?" Danny turned, bewildered, to ask their dad.

Ludwik stroked his hair, his voice heavy, "Dad's sorry to her."

"Don't say that, Dad," Sammy turned around, earnestly saying, "Thank goodness for you, or sister wouldn't have been born safely! But seeing her like this, I finally understand why you didn't tell Mom.

It hurts me so much, I can't accept it, let alone Mom..."

"Dad's worried too, about how much it would hurt your mom if we couldn't save her, if she could get through it," Ludwik crouched down, his deep eyes filled with endless tenderness for that woman.

He sighed deeply, taking each son by the hand, "When Mom was pregnant, she didn't know. I lied to her, and I regretted it immensely afterward, but it was too late; the embryo was taken by Florence.

This child, she once lived inside Florence. Could your mom accept her?

That's one thing.

What I said earlier, that's another, Sammy, Danny, you've already seen your sister.

She's an unfortunate baby, but also a fortunate one, she's seen her brothers too.

If she doesn't make it soon... then let's keep her secret buried.

I don't want to add to your mom's grief, to let her come quietly and go quietly.

But if your mom finds out, having to accept losing a child might be a lifelong regret and heartache."

Sammy understood.

Their sister was in a bad situation, and Dad was making a difficult decision with the best intentions.

He was preparing for the worst. He wanted to surprise Mom, not bring her sadness, shock, or forced regret, keeping the family from dwelling in unhappiness.

He wiped away his tears firmly, standing up close to the incubator, "Dad, we promise, Danny and I won't say anything. But we'll stay by sister's side until she wakes up. With so much love around her, I'll tell her stories about Mom every day. She'll want to open her eyes and see her beautiful mom, right, sister?"

"Right, who says sister is definitely going to leave us!" Danny roared, unable to bear the thought.

Suddenly remembering something, he frowned worriedly, "But if we don't tell Mom, what if she finds out soon? Wouldn't that be more trouble, Dad? You won't be able to explain then?"

Ludwik had considered this possibility.

But in these few days, if his daughter couldn't make it through the critical period, it might be her last few days.