Chapter 371

The farce was finally over, and it was time for Teresa to head home.

She had told Marguerite that she wouldn’t be home for dinner, so she hadn’t asked Marguerite to pick her up from school.

Teresa had Frederick drop her off directly at her mansion

The car was parked in a secluded area of the mansion district. Frederick turned off the car, turned his head and asked Teresa in a flat tone, “Here we are. Do you need me to walk you in?”

Teresa locked eyes with him, noting the look of disappointment on his face.

His mood was evidently still entangled in the events of the day. Why not cheer him up a bit?

Teresa shook her head playfully, “No, I can get in on my own! Oh, Hayes’ dad, my mom asked me to give you a present!”

Frederick looked surprised. Marguerite had a present for him? What was she up to now?

had already pulled out the delicate box from her backpack and playfully thrust it into Frederick’s arms, “This is something my mom picked out just for

box was made from real wood, carved with intricate designs, exuding

opened the box, and saw a pure

didn’t see the smile of joy she

the cigarette

things to curry favor with him? How dare she! Did she think he was a pushover,

her head, giving the man a mischievous look, “Do you think my mom is giving you

was taken aback, feeling a bit embarrassed. His

remained silent, but Teresa burst into giggles, “You’re so petty! My dad doesn’t smoke, so this cigarette holder is

a moment, then raised an eyebrow, “When did she give you the

without thinking, “This

twiddled it in his hands, “We finished talking late last night, and she was able to give it to

wasn’t as easy to fool as

her eyes in earnest, “My mom left the house late last night, and I don’t know

late.

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