Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 606

Teresa gazed longingly at the photo of Daddy Maurice, with a look of utter confusion painting her cherubic face a rosy red.

After all, she was undoubtedly Hayes’ Daddy’s daughter through and through. And her twin brother, who shared her birthday suit down to the freckle, must be Hayes’ Daddy’s

kiddo too!

Staring at the photo of Mom and Maurice, she knew she couldn’t draw a thing.

Her eyes flickered with indecision as she stammered, “Mom, you’re really putting me in a tight spot here…”

“In a tight spot? I’ve heard tall tales about your skills, Terry. They say you can draw anything! And now, when your dear mom needs your help, you’re suddenly in a bind?”

Teresa, timid as a mouse, couldn’t bring herself to meet Marguerite’s gaze.

the wrong photo-how could she not be flustered? She frowned and nodded, “I can draw, sure, but it’s gonna take a while! Mom, why don’t you leave the photo here and go chill for a bit? I’ll call you when it’s done, okay?”

to shoo Mom out, then sneakily swap in Hayes’ Daddy’s picture to get the job done

see Teresa pushing her out with all her might.

of a playful child avoiding work, not the

this was about her son, a matter of the utmost importance to her.

could help her find him. Marguerite couldn’t afford

cookies, and plopped back

bug you. But I’ve gotta see you at work with my own

Marguerite. But with Mom’s determined stance, there was no way she was leaving the room! With no choice left, Teresa set up her easel with a resigned air, plastered the photo of Mom and Maurice in the top right corner, but her hand

Maurice’s picture, she

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she finally caved to Marguerite’s relentless gaze, turned around with a

“Are you so eager to get rid of me because you’re up to no good? You’re not