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.

to go home with Mr.

lit up at the question. "You mean, I can have

"That's right."

shrimp, her excitement making her practically

Aren't you worried about

Maurice's icy gaze. What's happening? Why does Daddy Maurice look so

the right words. "No... I just... I miss Mommy! She's with Mr. Frederick, and I want to see her! And I'll come back to keep you company in

remained unyielding, his tone cool and probing. "So,

herself at a loss under Maurice's questioning tone, her

truth and hurting Daddy Maurice's feelings, she remained

worried about Teresa's clear bias and

even bothering to review 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;

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