Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 523

Frederick scanned the dense lines of text for what felt like the umpteenth time, and finally, his gaze settled on the words “non-parentage relationship.” It was as if a stone had been dropped into the still waters of his heart, rippling through his calm with a resounding splash.

His chest felt heavy, his mind anything but at peace.

Wasn’t Hayes Marguerite’s child? It seemed he had been wishful thinking all along.

But then, why had Yuna done all those things to Hayes?

Questions circled back to the beginning.

Chuck, standing nearby, hadn’t even glanced at the results of the maternity test, but he could read the truth in the subtle shifts of Frederick’s expression.

He punched his fist into his palm regretfully, racking his brain for words of comfort. “Don’t be down, Mr. Winston. Maybe there was a mix-up with the test! How about we get Marguerite and Hayes down here and run it again?”

Frederick was a tempest of frustration, his face betraying his emotions despite his stubborn words. “There’s nothing to be down about. That woman and I have nothing to do with each other. This was a waste of time!”

at Chuck and walked away, his disappointment trailing behind him.

In the distance…

breathed a sigh of relief, turned away, and slipped off her mask to reveal the face

dialed a number and reported with precision, “Mr. Winston, this is Janie.

on the other end.

wasn’t present. Frederick conducted the maternity

the corner of his mouth. “Did you take care

Winston, it’s

a time to leave the hospital, and don’t give them any reason to

“Understood, Mr. Winston!”

put her mask back on, planning to exit through the back door. But

through the reports with

she couldn’t help but recall the moment she and Maurice had parted ways the day before-

off, Janie had sensed the tinge of nervousness and

ends that could prove Hayes is her son. She’s unlikely to get a maternity test done on a whim.”