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.

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

him back to reality. He kept quiet and bypassed Marguerite to rinse

reminded him, “If you’re not feeling well, call the family doctor. Don’t

as they passed

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

with a “click”, Frederick closed the door.

stunned, her eyes wide as she stared

Teresa and Hayes

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

Frederick’s gaze with a cold smile, “You’re overthinking. I’m

I…” His words came to an abrupt halt.

much he liked Teresa,

hope you stay away from

Frederick the two kids heard, but she didn’t feel like explaining now.

we do? Their relationship seems

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