Chapter 758

The expected gunshot never came.

Frederick didn't even open his eyes, just silently waiting for Maurice to pull the trigger.

He didn't need to see to know the look of disbelief Maurice must be wearing.

A pathetic self-deception.

He was threatening his own life, forcing himself to utter words that went against his heart.

All because he had never felt love, nor did he believe that in this world, someone could give up everything for it.

Even their life.

But he was different.

Eighteen years ago, when Marguerite saved his life with a simple loaf of bread, his fate had been irrevocably tied to hers.

His gratitude turned into love over those eighteen years.

Fifteen years spent searching for her, and the last three filled with hate, regret, injury, and pain.

But all those emotions paled in comparison to his love.

So, what was giving up his life for her in the grand scheme of things?

it

stir,

but Frederick had never

calm, however, was short-lived. Suddenly, he heard an unexpected childish

make-believe? Daddy Maurice, is that a real gun

he turned towards the

Teresa stood, her face a

Get out!" he barked, his eyes

turned towards Teresa, kneelingly opening his

don't be scared. Come

to the doorframe,

Frederick, noticing the

weapons far more powerful

with tears as she pleaded, "Can you

of? Come here, Teresa, to

his hopeful

terrified, broke down into tears, screaming, "No! I won't go! I'm

him; Teresa ran to him in a panic, seeking refuge

face into his back.

Maurice stunned. He slowly stood

eyes, allowing Frederick to

is your daddy, then

continued to

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