Chapter 754

Frederick returned the smile, locking eyes with him. Beneath the calm surface, there was an undercurrent only the two of them could feel.

After setting Teresa down, the little tyke immediately turned to embrace Maurice's legs, her pout reaching new heights, utterly adorable.

"Daddy, didn't you say mommy and Mr. Frederick were coming over? I waited all last night. How come I only see Mr. Frederick, but no mommy?"

Maurice cast a thoughtful glance at Frederick, then affectionately pinched Teresa's chubby cheeks, softly explaining, "Sweetie, mommy had some things come up, she couldn't make it today."

"Oh, so it's just the three of us for dinner?" Teresa sounded a tad disappointed.

"Yeah." Maurice lifted Teresa into her booster seat, then turned to Frederick, suggesting, "Shall we talk over dinner?"

"Sure."

apex. Being in his territory, Frederick noted

of power, seemingly against

him and Maurice would decide whether today would be a mere showdown or a

fear. His only fear was for his daughter's

but except

glass, setting it

heavy atmosphere, tirelessly picked food for Frederick with

and was eager to share the

fried chicken

why wasn't

to peel shrimp for

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