Marguerite shivered involuntarily.

Maurice’s voice was calm, a gentle smile playing on his lips, but it sent a chill down her spine.

Her weakness, it seemed, was well and truly in Maurice’s grasp.

Even if she wanted to resist, she was powerless to do so.

Nobody knew better than Maurice how important their lost son was to her.

That’s why he could threaten her so blatantly.

After speaking, he straightened up, his smile as warm as a spring breeze. His cold fingertips gently traced the curve of her earlobe, he nodded in satisfaction and spoke again. “Stay at home and wait for news from our son, okay?”

Maurice gently patted Marguerite’s shoulder, a loving gesture before preparing to leave.

As he turned to go, he unexpectedly locked eyes with Frederick.

Frederick returned to the living room, seemingly about to leave the house. Maurice once again placed his arm around Marguerite’s shoulder and nodded at Frederick as a form of greeting.

had changed into a

her this close with Maurice, so she pushed Maurice away. But by the time she had done so, Frederick had already turned around and left the manor, his

looked at her as casual as

loved her, so why was she hoping to see jealousy in his eyes? This realization hurt Marguerite deeply. After Maurice left. Marguerite saw the

laughing and chatting, while Manley was still sucking

wanted to go upstairs to find Jocelyn,

staircase, still dressed in her pearls

“Marguerite, get ready. I am

by her invitation.

trying to pull her onto her

and Lisette viewed

Marguerite had had a child with Maurice, so it was more advantageous to win Marguerite over. But Marguerite was not going to do it. If she switched sides. Jocelyn would have a tough time in the Winston

not going anywhere. I’m

butler can take care of the kids, you’re coming with

“No one can take care

and quickly flattered Lisette, “Lisette,

a surprised look, and alter a moment

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