Chapter 147
The footsteps stopped right outside Zoe’s door. Frederick instinctively looked over, only to be met with a vicious slap to the face.
Half of his face went numb as anger flashed across his features.
But when he saw a furious Beatrice Fairchild standing in front of him, most of his rage dissolved.
He frowned in confusion.
“Grandma, why did you hit me p>
Beatrice glared at him venomously.
“Don’t call me Grandma! I have no grandson as despicable as you p>
Seeing things go south, Zoe slipped off the bed and cautiously approached the older woman.
“Grandma p>
Smack!
Beatrice backhanded her, her finger trembling as she pointed at her.
“And you certainly have no right to call me that! You’re carrying Felix’s child, yet how… how could you fool around with Frederick? If Felix knew, could you live with yourself p>
Zoe clutched her stinging cheek, her face turning pale.
She looked completely helpless, turning teary eyes to Frederick as if she was too terrified to know what to do.
Frederick took a deep breath and stepped up to Beatrice.
“Grandma p>
“And you! Felix respected you so much when he was alive Beatrice suddenly pointed right at his nose.
“It’s almost the anniversary of his passing, and you pull this dirty stunt! Do you have the nerve to stand at the edge of the grave and face him p>
Beatrice finished her tirade, her chest heaving.
Once her breathing steadied slightly, her authoritative gaze swept between Frederick and Zoe.
Finally, her eyes locked onto Zoe. Her words cut deep, leaving no room for mercy.
“I don’t care if you’re truly innocent or just playing dumb. After pulling this stunt, there is no place for you in the Fairchild family! I was going to wait a few days to send you abroad, but now, I see there’s no need to wait p>
She waved her hand, and two bodyguards stepped forward from behind her. She looked at Zoe, her voice devoid of any compromise.
“Take her away. Even if she’s on her last breath, drag her onto that plane p>
Zoe’s face became incredibly grim. She clenched her fists at her sides, blood seeping from the wound on her wrist.
She had planned every single step, except for the wild card that was Beatrice.
All her plotting had gone down the drain.
No. She absolutely could not leave the country!
Before the bodyguards could reach her, Zoe stubbornly collapsed onto her knees and hugged Beatrice’s legs, begging.
“Grandma, Grandma… I don’t want to leave. Please… please give me another chance p>
Beatrice’s tone remained unyielding.
“My decision is final. This is not up for discussion p>
Frederick vaguely sensed something and wanted to ask for clarification, but he didn’t want to agitate Beatrice further.
Out of the corner of his eye, he spotted Maeve standing quietly in the corner, watching the spectacle There was no surprise on her face, it was as if she had expected Beatrice ta show up. His face darkened as he pulled Maeve over.
“What did you say to Grandma? Why is she here p>
“Nothing much.” Maeve’s lips were pale, and her body felt like lead, but she tried her best to act normal.
“I just watched the security footage from Wisteria Cove the other night and showed a few clips to Grandma p>
Frederick’s face instantly twisted in horror and fury.
He had never intended for Maeve to find out about that, yet she knew anyway.
He gripped her wrist tightly, his thin lips trembling, whether from panic or something else entirely.
“Maeve, listen to me. It’s not what you think p>
Maeve violently shook off his hand.
“Listen to what? Didn’t you already lie to me yesterday p>
Watching the color drain from Frederick’s face, she knew he was recalling the lies he had fed her the day before A sarcastic smirk slowly formed on her lips.
“How are you going to lie your way out today? Coming up with hundreds of excuses a day if you aren’t tired of it, I’m exhausted just listening p>
Maeve’s voice inadvertently grew weak and exhausted.
She tried to hold on, but her body had reached its breaking point. Her eyelids grew heavy, and her consciousness started to fade.
Losing control of her body, she dug her nails into her palms, forcing herself to stay awake, yet she couldn’t stop herself from swaying backward.
The moment she fell, someone caught her. Frederick’s frantic voice echoed in her ear.
“Maeve! Are you alright p>
Receiving no response, Frederick tightened his grip on Maeve and turned toward the hallway, shouting in sheer panic.
“Doctor! Doctor p>
“Where is the doctor?! Hurry! My wife fainted p>