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!"

to Hayes, afraid he'd spot a flaw. But if she refused, wouldn't that

well! It was time to take a

handed over the photograph

pointed at the scattered pieces on the floor, baiting Teresa

the results of your work

weighed down by fatigue and

out my own daddy and mommy's features,

daddy" to reinforce her

daddy's in the picture! These eyes, this mouth, they all look just like my daddy! Where's

excitement, Hayes' words came out rapid-fire, leaving Teresa

"Little Mute, when did

nearly distracted by Teresa's feint, "Don't change

right into Hayes' trap, cornered with no

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

face twisted in discomfort as

plainly only heightened

truth, he had nearly guessed the entirety