Bride Behind the Mask novel Chapter 745

Teresa was stumped in an instant.

What was up with Daddy Maurice today? Why was he constantly trying to trip her up?

She hemmed and hawed for the longest time before finally coming up with a neutral response.

“What’s the difference? You’re together anyway. But Dad, why didn’t you bring Hayes over?

I’m so bored all by myself, and Janie won’t even talk to me! My phone doesn’t work in Veracoria, I’m really bored!”

“Sweetie Teresa, how about I take care of these problems when I get back, okay?”

“Okay!”

The innocence in the little one's voice nearly broke Frederick’s heart.

He had just found out Teresa was his daughter and hadn’t had the chance to spoil her rotten yet, but Maurice was using her as a pawn to threaten him!

He hated himself for learning the truth too late, unable to protect the little one in time!

His eyes blazed with a crimson fury. Frederick could no longer hold back. The moment Maurice hung up the phone, Frederick’s hand shot out, gripping his throat tightly.

“What are you trying to do? Speak up!”

“What I want to do, haven’t I made that clear enough?”

Even with Frederick’s grip tight around his neck, Maurice’s voice came out unimpeded, even his provocations unabated.

“You really have to drag Teresa into this? She’s only three years old!”

“Like father, like daughter, worried about her safety despite never having spent a day with her?”

Maurice’s laugh was full of scorn, but those words ultimately drove Frederick to the edge.

He tightened his grip on Maurice’s throat, pulling him close.