Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 626

Hayes stared at Teresa with fiery eyes, his voice stubborn as an old oak tree,

"This isn't just some trinket... the man in this photograph, he's my daddy!"

Teresa, who had been fighting to keep her eyes open, was suddenly wide awake, all traces of sleepiness chased away by Hayes' confrontation.

She racked her brain for an excuse, but after pulling an all-nighter, her thoughts weren't as nimble as usual.

After a long pause, she explained, "I... I was just so worn out from work yesterday, I started doodling on your daddy's photo."

Hayes' gaze was piercing as he questioned, "Really?"

Teresa nodded vehemently, "Yes, absolutely!"

Hayes' little face puffed up with annoyance.

Teresa was definitely keeping secrets from him! She definitely was hiding something!

A plan hatched in Hayes' mind, and he extended his arms, laying out his terms, "Show me daddy's photo... and I'll believe you!"

over Frederick's photo to Hayes, afraid he'd spot a flaw. But if she refused, wouldn't that just scream

time to take a risk

photograph to Hayes,

his father's photo, then pointed at the scattered pieces

these... the results of your work

fatigue and not thinking

sketched out my own daddy and mommy's features, planning to piece them together! But I haven't

own daddy" to reinforce her lie, hoping to convince

nose, it's identical to my daddy's in the picture! These eyes, this mouth, they all look just like my daddy! Where's Uncle Maurice's features? Did you

Hayes' words came out rapid-fire, leaving Teresa speechless and

a moment before asking, "Little Mute, when

by Teresa's feint, "Don't change

into Hayes' trap, cornered with

Teresa silent, Hayes grew more agitated, "You're hiding something

her head, her face twisted in discomfort as she

struggle to speak plainly only heightened Hayes'

guessed the entirety of