Bride Behind The Mask Novel

Chapter 428

The sound of Frederick retching in the bathroom was subdued, but Marguerite could still hear his discomfort.

Marguerite’s heart ached. She took the glass of water that Hayes handed her, then scolded Teresa with a stern face, “You’ve taken the joke too far this time! You need to apologize to him later!” With this, she strode off towards the bathroom.

Teresa blinked. She saw her mom’s serious face and realized that she was upset.

So, her mom really did like Hayes’ dad, didn’t she? She was genuinely worried about him!

Meanwhile, in the bathroom. Frederick continued to retch. Marguerite handed him the water, but he was too preoccupied to take it.

She placed the glass on the sink and instinctively moved closer to him, her delicate hand gently stroking his back, over and over again in a soothing rhythm.

“Are you feeling better?” Marguerite asked, her voice full of concern.

Frederick’s heart softened inexplicably. Her gentle voice even gave him the illusion of a time three years ago, when he planned to confess his feelings to her.

was filled with chaotic thoughts, causing him to retch even more severely. His eyes were bloodshot as he finally vomited

head, the mirror reflecting Marguerite’s anxious expression, bringing him back to reality. He

knew that he didn’t want her there, so she sighed softly and reminded him, “If you’re not feeling well, call the family doctor. Don’t forget to drink the water. I’m

walked straight towards the door, but as they passed

shudder, “Are you feeling

to open the door, but with

wide as she stared at him.

Hayes to

back

meeting Frederick’s gaze with a cold smile, “You’re overthinking. I’m more worried about

know how much I…” His words

didn’t want Marguerite to know how much he liked Teresa, and he didn’t want to give this woman any

betrayed you, I admit. But my child is innocent, I hope you stay away from Teresa in the future. She has a father, and she doesn’t lack for paternal love.” With that, Marguerite pushed Frederick aside, yanked open the door, only to see two little ones standing at the doorway.

conversation with Frederick the two kids heard, but she didn’t feel like explaining now. She walked past the two of