Chapter 864

Jane saw Frederick returning and immediately sprang up from her seat. She toddled over on her tiny feet, tilting her head up to gaze at him with an unusually solemn expression. "Brother Frederick, come with me. I need to talk to you!" Frederick's pleasant daydreams shattered instantly. His heart skipped a beat—had Jane already discovered how he'd tricked Eden into working at Godric's construction site today? Was she about to stand up for that brat? Did that kid really mean so much to her? Though his mind raced with possibilities, his face remained perfectly composed as he obediently followed her into the room. Jane climbed onto her tiny chair while Frederick stood before her, the picture of contrition. She blinked her large, dewy eyes in confusion at his odd behavior. What's gotten into Frederick? He's acting so strange... But never mind that—business first. She patted the chair opposite hers with her small hand. "Sit down, Brother Frederick!" Frederick studied her expression carefully