Bride Behind the Mask novel Chapter 449

The words had barely left Marguerite's lips before she found herself unable to meet Frederick's gaze.

It wasn't like she had wanted to spill the beans. But the situation had been dire; she wasn't able to remove the bullet herself, so she had no choice but to ask for Chuck's help.

Yet, the anticipated scolding never came. Instead, she heard Frederick's pain-filled voice interspersed with heavy breaths, "He’s fine."

Good, when Chuck arrived, he would be able to take over the situation.

Relieved, Marguerite fetched a wet wipe to clean the blood from Hayes' face. But Hayes was still caught in the throes of fear, his eyes, wide and frightened.

Marguerite's heart softened. She sat down on the couch, pulling the little boy into her lap, her voice gentle as she reassured him, "It's okay. See how brave your daddy is? He didn't even cry out in pain, did he? You must be brave too, like your daddy!"

Hayes shivered, his little nose turning red from crying, whimpering, "I'm scared... I'm scared..."

His childish voice was so soft, it’s breaking Marguerite’s heart.

Holding him close, she patted his back gently, just like comforting a baby, whispering, "Don't be scared, Hayes, you’re the bravest..."

In Frederick's hand, he held the bullet Marguerite had managed to extract. His gaze, however, was locked onto the pair on the couch, his eyes growing darker.

Hayes had always reminded him of Marguerite.

Now, as they huddled together, they resembled a true mother and son, radiating warmth and love.

Frederick watched, entranced, until Marguerite suddenly met his gaze. Their eyes locked unexpectedly.

Perhaps it was the intensity of his gaze that caused Marguerite to flinch, a sudden sense of panic washing over her.

She cleared her throat, subconsciously asking, "How did you get back?"

Hayes couldn't drive, and Frederick had been unconscious at the wheel, so how had they managed to get back?

Frederick's voice was unusually hoarse as he retorted, "I drove! What, did you expect me to walk?"

"You drove back?"