Chapter 428

The sound of Frederick retching in the bathroom was subdued, but Marguerite could still hear his discomfort.

Marguerite’s heart ached. She took the glass of water that Hayes handed her, then scolded Teresa with a stern face, “You’ve taken the joke too far this time! You need to apologize to him later!” With this, she strode off towards the bathroom.

Teresa blinked. She saw her mom’s serious face and realized that she was upset.

So, her mom really did like Hayes’ dad, didn’t she? She was genuinely worried about him!

Meanwhile, in the bathroom. Frederick continued to retch. Marguerite handed him the water, but he was too preoccupied to take it.

She placed the glass on the sink and instinctively moved closer to him, her delicate hand gently stroking his back, over and over again in a soothing rhythm.

“Are you feeling better?” Marguerite asked, her voice full of concern.

Frederick’s heart softened inexplicably. Her gentle voice even gave him the illusion of a time three years ago, when he planned to confess his feelings to her.

Frederick’s mind was filled with chaotic thoughts, causing him to retch even more severely. His eyes were bloodshot as he finally vomited a little acidic bile, relieving his discomfort slightly.

He slowly raised his head, the mirror reflecting Marguerite’s anxious expression, bringing him back to reality. He kept quiet and bypassed Marguerite to rinse his mouth at the sink.

Marguerite knew that he didn’t want her there, so she sighed softly and reminded him, “If you’re not feeling well, call the family doctor. Don’t forget to drink the water. I’m leaving.”

Marguerite walked straight towards the door, but as they passed each other, Frederick suddenly grabbed her wrist.

His cold palm made Marguerite’s goosebumps rise. His grim expression made Marguerite shudder, “Are you feeling unwell? I’ll call the doctor for you right now!”

Marguerite rushed to open the door, but with a “click”, Frederick closed the door.

Marguerite was stunned, her eyes wide as she stared at him. What was he doing?

“Was it you who asked Teresa and Hayes to invite me for a late-night snack?”

Marguerite was taken aback. Frederick’s cold interrogation made Marguerite snap back to reality.

Damn it! His damned suspicions were back!

Marguerite quickly composed herself, meeting Frederick’s gaze with a cold smile, “You’re overthinking.

I’m more worried about you hurting her than anyone else.”

“Hurt her? You don’t know how much I…” His words came to an abrupt halt.

He didn’t want Marguerite to know how much he liked Teresa, and he didn’t want to give this woman any opportunities!

Marguerite immediately made her stance clear, “How much you like her? Do you think I’d believe that?

Frederick, you don’t need to torture me through Teresa. I betrayed you, I admit. But my child is innocent, I hope you stay away from Teresa in the future. She has a father, and she doesn’t lack for paternal love.” With that, Marguerite pushed Frederick aside, yanked open the door, only to see two little ones standing at the doorway.

She had no idea how much of her conversation with Frederick the two kids heard, but she didn’t feel like explaining now. She walked past the two of them and left.

Teresa mumbled, “What should we do? Their relationship seems to have worsened.”

Hayes was equally worried, but when he got nervous, he couldn’t speak. Desperate, he pulled out his phone and texted, “Don’t worry, we’ll figure something out.”

Teresa stomped her foot in frustration, “My mommy really likes your daddy! It must be your daddy who’s bullying my mommy again!”

Just as she finished speaking, she turned around and saw Frederick standing behind her.

Teresa huffed angrily, then stormed off.

Hayes quickly intercepted his dad and asked, “Did you… bully Marguerite?”

“Stay away from this woman in the future.”

Hayes sighed. Oh no! If dad and Teresa’s mom hate each other this much, how are they going to set them up in the future? Adult relationships are so complicated, this is way too tricky!

No! He has to think of a new plan! He can’t give up just yet!