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.

mind was filled with chaotic thoughts, causing him to retch even more severely. His eyes were bloodshot as he finally vomited a little acidic bile, relieving his discomfort slightly.

reflecting Marguerite’s anxious expression, bringing him back to reality.

she sighed softly and reminded him, “If you’re not feeling well, call

but as they passed each other, Frederick suddenly grabbed

Marguerite shudder, “Are you feeling unwell? I’ll call the doctor for

rushed to open the door, but with a “click”, Frederick

wide as she stared at him. What was he

it you who asked Teresa and Hayes to

aback. Frederick’s cold interrogation made Marguerite snap back to reality. Damn

quickly composed herself, meeting Frederick’s gaze with a cold smile, “You’re overthinking.

know how much I…” His words came to an abrupt

Teresa, and he didn’t want to give this woman any opportunities!

I hope you stay away from Teresa in the future. She has a father,

had no idea how much of her conversation with Frederick the two kids heard, but she didn’t feel like explaining now. She walked past the two of

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