Frederick, noting the bruises on Jocelyn, <b>his </b>already Gomber face darned even more “What happened?
<b>Joonyn </b><b>stood </b><b>up</b>, ncing at Marguente out of theer of her eye at the fabricated a tale, I fall down the stairs by ident Marguente happened to be nearby and I had her <b>get </b><b>me </b><b>some </b>medication”
Inderick clearly held doubts about her story, his gaze furned to Marguerite, intense and probing. Really?”
<b>His </b><b>piercing </b>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 ande 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<b>?</b>”
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, nced 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 anypromises
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 <b>having </b>a son who could support het she silently endured everything
She was not only striving to bnce the rigid rtionship 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 Pr Radiance perfume back on the market
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Since Maunce wanted topete with Frederick for the perfume market, then Fragrance Finesse would be the first shot Maurice fed Marguente would do her best to thwart his ns!
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Frederick continued to smoke, without interruption
Jocelyn nced 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 hisst cigarette and immediately tumed to head for the door.
Murguente helped Jocelyn walk slowly The atmosphere was oppressive, and Marguente wanted tofort 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. Ie running”
Jocelyn patted Marguente’s hand, touched and guilt ridden
She regretted tearing apart this innocent couple but felt she <b>had </b>no choice for the sake of her sons future
The three of them walked out of theplex Frederick intended to drive her <b>back </b>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 <b>space </b>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 <b>done </b>
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