Chapter 383

Frederick’s eyes were like the vast ocean, filled with a depth that Marguerite couldn’t quite comprehend. A flutter of unease stirred in her chest, feeling the burning intensity of Frederick’s gaze making her feel out of sorts.

She quickly averted her gaze, preparing to bury herself in peeling the shrimp, using the meal as a distraction. However, Maurice pushed a plate of already peeled shrimp towards her, gently asking. “Do you want some vinegar and lemon zest?”

Confusion flashed in Marguerite’s bright, stunning eyes. She shook her head, “No, thank you.”

The atmosphere was strangely oppressive, a peculiar silence hung on the table.

Inappropriately, a voice rang out, “Freddie, I want some shrimp, will you peel some for me?”

Frederick’s voice was more terrifying than that of a devil’s, “Can’t you do it yourself?”

Yuna was persistent, “Then let me do it for you, open your mouth, ah-”

Both Marguerite and Maurice were speechless, while the indignant Teresa and clueless Hayes were stunned.

Unexpectedly, Marguerite found herself plunged into an environment of open and secret rivalry.

What she didn’t know was that she wasn’t the only one feeling uncomfortable, so was Jocelyn!

As the only elder present, she could only look helplessly between Marguerite and Frederick, her discomfort hidden behind her soup bowl.

Whether it was Marguerite or Frederick, they were both too young. Their way of dealing with romantic rivals seemed childish in her eyes. Both were trying to make the other jealous, to gauge whether they still had a place in the other’s heart.

But it also proved the saying, ho rain, no rainbow’.

Only through trials, misunderstandings, and hardships can one understand the preciousness of love and cherish it more.

The worldly Jocelyn saw life very clearly, but little Teresa wasn’t so composed.

She was indignantly stuffing cake in her mouth, glaring at Frederick who was being fed by Yuna.

It was so infuriating! How could daddy show affection towards another woman in front of mommy!

Humph! She didn’t want to call him daddy anymore!

They weren’t even married yet, but they acted so shamelessly like a couple!

Hayes’ daddy was a womanizer! She didn’t want to like him anymore! Or be his daughter!

She would keep this secret to herself! Unless… No! There were no unless!

Maurice was the one who truly treated mommy well, from now on, she would only acknowledge Maurice as her daddy!

While Teresa was stewing in her anger, Hayes climbed down from his high chair and cautiously walked over to Marguerite, tugging gently at her dress.

Marguerite turned her head to look at him, seeing the hopeful look in his eyes, she was immediately taken by his cuteness, “What is it? Do you need something from me?”

Suddenly, all eyes in the room turned to Marguerite and Hayes.

Yuna’s reaction was particularly strong, standing up abruptly, “Hayes, come here, don’t disturb Ms.

Marguerite’s meal!”

Although she had done a good job of hiding this huge secret, a mother’s intuition was strong, whenever Hayes got near Marguerite, Yuna would feel anxious.

But Hayes didn’t seem to hear Yuna’s voice, his innocent eyes were filled with sincerity. He remembered this auntie who looked just like his mommy! She had even helped him pick up his ball before! The ground was dirty then, but she didn’t mind at all.

He liked her! He liked her very, very much!

Hayes didn’t speak, which left Marguerite a bit puzzled.

She gently caressed Hayes’ nose, asking again, “Do you have something you want to tell me?”