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.

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

Mom out, then sneakily swap in Hayes’

Teresa pushing her out

child avoiding work, not the desperate antics of Teresa in

son, a matter of the utmost

help her find him. Marguerite couldn’t

she grabbed a bottle of soda from the fridge, helped herself to some cookies, and plopped back on the couch, legs crossed, with determination on

your thing, I won’t bug you. But I’ve gotta see you

was leaving the room! With no choice left,

with Maurice’s picture,

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to Marguerite’s relentless gaze, turned around with a crestfallen look, and pleaded, “Mom, do you really have to watch me draw? You’re cramping my style

rid of me because you’re up to no