Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 507

Jackass? Frederick’s use of the word “jackass” to describe the head honcho of the Fitzgerald Group’s behavior today left everyone in the room gobsmacked. And Hackett himself shuddered at the comment!

He was about to blow his top, but even as an elder, he had to give Frederick his due respect considering Frederick’s stature. Besides, he had just acknowledged his daughter’s return to the fold today, and he had more pressing matters to attend to! He needed to get her home pronto, to fulfill his wife’s dying wish.

So, he had no choice but to suck it up. But make no mistake, a score had been settled between him and Frederick today.

Marguerite, who had just stepped out of the sickroom with Frederick, was utterly flabbergasted. She couldn’t fathom why Frederick had gone to bat for her like that today.

Puzzled yet warmed by the unexpected defense, she wondered, “Does he still care for me after all?”

Her emotions were all over the place as she followed him into the VIP ward.

By now, Hayes had been moved to a room, where Chuck was playing assistant to the doctor, hanging a blood bag and transferring the much–needed blood back into the boy.

guard detail is tight outside the little master’s room.

then

away, Mr. Winston. I’ll fetch Manley from

bed. Seeing little Hayes still out cold, a deep pang of sorrow washed over her.

guilt. Why hadn’t she

to worry. Yet, there was this strange feeling gnawing at her, causing both pain and

a heartbeat to spare him

gently caressed Hayes‘ cheek, which was finally showing signs of warming

sensible child, touched Hayes‘ hand and pouted, “Mommy, Hayes‘ hand is so cold. He must be

maturity offered Marguerite

softly, “Be careful not to

off, bustling about with purpose.

in, Frederick approached Marguerite, his tone neutral but firm,

was defiant, “I’m