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.

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

had to shoo Mom out, then sneakily swap in Hayes’ Daddy’s

could see Teresa

chalked it up to the whims of a playful child avoiding work, not

a matter of the utmost

could help her find him. Marguerite couldn’t afford to

to some cookies, and plopped back on the couch, legs crossed,

won’t bug you. But I’ve gotta

tantrum at 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 holding the pencil

Maurice’s picture, she couldn’t

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Marguerite’s relentless gaze, turned around with a crestfallen look, and

content, “Are you so eager to get rid of me because you’re up to no good? You’re not planning on slacking off,