Chapter 755

Maurice was well aware of what Frederick was hinting at.

His Achilles' heel was Marguerite, as well as Teresa.

But with Marguerite out of the picture for the moment, that left only Teresa.

However, Maurice didn't respond right away. Instead, he looked over at the little one and deliberately asked, "Teresa, you've been passing dishes to Mr. Frederick all evening. Do you have a soft spot for him?"

"Of course!"

The little one's honesty shone through, her head bobbing eagerly, without a hint of hesitation.

But catching the wounded look on Maurice's face, she switched tactics, adopting

him. "But I love

like to go

question. "You mean, I

"That's right."

her excitement making her practically dance in her seat. "Yes, yes! I'd

you worried about making

under Maurice's icy gaze. What's

just... I miss Mommy! She's with Mr. Frederick, and I want to see her!

gaze remained unyielding, his tone cool and probing. "So, you knew Mommy

under Maurice's questioning tone, her

and hurting Daddy Maurice's feelings, she remained

about Teresa's clear bias and

the specifics, and handed it back to Maurice. Then, he stood up, confidently lifting Teresa from her booster seat into his arms. "We've accomplished what we came for; it's

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