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!"

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

It was time to take a risk

photograph to Hayes, "Here

pointed at the

of your work last

down by fatigue and not thinking

my own daddy and mommy's features, planning to piece them

emphasized "my own daddy" to reinforce

matching them one by one to Frederick's photo, "This 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 draw them at

words came out

moment before asking, "Little Mute, when did

nearly distracted by Teresa's

had fallen right into Hayes' trap, cornered with no

Hayes grew more agitated, "You're

twisted in discomfort as she thought about her

to speak plainly only heightened

truth, he had nearly guessed the entirety