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.

outside the little master’s room. Should we

briefly, then replied succinctly, “Yeah.”

Winston. I’ll fetch Manley from downstairs.”

little Hayes

she was racked with guilt. Why hadn’t she protected

Hayes was Yuna and Frederick’s child, and it wasn’t her place to worry. Yet, there was this strange feeling gnawing at her, causing both pain and distress.

place in a heartbeat to spare

was finally showing

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

offered

instructed softly, “Be careful not

off,

tucking Hayes in, Frederick approached Marguerite, his tone

defiant, “I’m not going.”