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.

eyes were bloodshot as he finally vomited a little acidic bile, relieving his discomfort slightly.

raised his head, the mirror reflecting Marguerite’s anxious expression, bringing him back to reality. He kept quiet and bypassed Marguerite to rinse his mouth at the

sighed softly and reminded him, “If you’re not feeling well, call the family doctor. Don’t forget to drink

the door, but as they

cold palm made Marguerite’s goosebumps rise. His grim expression made Marguerite shudder, “Are you feeling unwell? I’ll call the doctor for you

but with a “click”, Frederick

as she stared at him. What

and Hayes to

aback. Frederick’s cold interrogation made Marguerite snap back to reality. Damn it! His damned suspicions were

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

I…” His

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

need to torture me through Teresa. I 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,

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