Chapter 212

Frederick, noting the bruises on Jocelyn, his already Gomber face darned even more “What happened?

Joonyn stood up, glancing at Marguente out of the comer of her eye at the fabricated a tale, I fall down the stairs by accident Marguente happened to be nearby and I had her get me some medication”

Inderick clearly held doubts about her story, his gaze furned to Marguerite, intense and probing.

Really?”

His piercing stare, carrying an aura of having seen it all, made Marguerite’s heart race She hesitated, then came back to her senses nervously touching her earlobe, “yes”

“Why did you leave the house and come here?”

Jocelyn avoided his gaze. “Your father was discharged from the hospital today Lisette went to pick him up this morning I had nothing to do at home, so I decided to take a walk”

Has Maurice been back?”

Jocelyn shook her head. He hasn’t been home since he returned to the country But I guess he must have met with your father”

Frederick’s expression remained unchanged, but Marguerite clearly sensed his dissatisfaction Otherwise, he wouldn’t have walked over to the window to light a cigarette Although she had only been living with Frederick for two months, she had quickly learned his habits and temperament Whenever he was upset, he’d cham smoke Jocelyn wamed him, “Frederick, Marguerite is pregnant, put out the cigarette”

Frederick paused, glanced at Marguerite’s belly and walked over to the window opening it Jocelyn’s gaze on Marguente was apologetic, and Marguerite quickly shook her head, whispering, “It’s okay, ma’am, let him smoke by the window I wont m The child in her belly wasn’t his, he didn’t owe her any compromises Marguente looked at Jocelyn, and Jocelyn looked at Frederick. The backs of the mother son duo were within Marguentes sight, which filled he and sympathy Jocelyn had her own sorrows that she couldn’t express. Despite having a son who could support het she silently endured everything She was not only striving to balance the rigid relationship between Powell and Frederick but also shielded Frederick from most of the family turmo Everything she did was to ensure Frederick could stand firm within the Winston family But all this seemingly steady life was chattered by the child Marguerite’s carrying Marguerite felt overwhelmingly quilty, but at the same time, she resolved to get Polar Radiance perfume back on the market elancholy Since Maunce wanted to compete with Frederick for the perfume market, then Fragrance Finesse would be the first shot Maurice fed Marguente would do her best to thwart his plans!

domestic wat Frederick continued to smoke, without interruption Jocelyn glanced at the time and began to usher them out, “Frederick, I should be going Let’s go downstairs together, and you can drop He finally put out his last cigarette and immediately tumed to head for the door.

Murguente helped Jocelyn walk slowly The atmosphere was oppressive, and Marguente wanted to comfort her, but couldn’t find the words All she could do was whisper to Jocelyn, “Ma’am, Fil keep today’s events a secret If anything like this happens again call me night away. I come running”

Jocelyn patted Marguente’s hand, touched and guilt ridden She regretted tearing apart this innocent couple but felt she had no choice for the sake of her sons future The three of them walked out of the complex Frederick intended to drive her back to the old house himself, but because of Marguentes presence, Jocelyn was afroid that Powell would be even more upset if he saw her So, the decided to take a cab back alone and reminded Frederick to make sure he took Marguente home Marpente got into the luzunous Rolls Royce, the confined space with only the two of them felt strange She had nothing to say and Frederick was silent as he drove The atosphere was suffocating and quiet, and Marguente wished she could escape They happened to pass a street full of food stalls Marguente pointed out the window, “Shop here, I want to get something to wat Frederick hit the brakes, “Where?”

Where wookt she know? Sho just wanted to get out of the car Marguerite untad and pointed at a random sign. Tondue? Yes, that onel You can drop me off here I take a cab home after it done Marqueme finished in one breath, unbuckled her seat belt, and got out of the car as it she were fleeing When the rated up, the man was already standing in front of her Marguerite “Why did you get out?

opped fun words and tuned out, leaving Marguerite standing