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.

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

anxious expression, bringing him back to reality. He kept quiet and bypassed

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

straight towards the door, but as they passed each other, Frederick suddenly grabbed her

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

with a “click”, Frederick

was stunned, her eyes wide as she

you who asked Teresa and Hayes to invite me for a

snap back to reality. Damn it! His damned suspicions

“You’re overthinking. I’m more worried about you hurting her than anyone

You don’t know how much I…” His words came to an

liked Teresa, and

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

heard, but she