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!"

photo to Hayes, afraid he'd spot a flaw. But if

take a risk and

the photograph to Hayes,

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

results of

by fatigue and not thinking clearly, defended

mommy's features, planning to piece them

to reinforce her lie, hoping

my daddy's

out rapid-fire, leaving

asking, "Little Mute,

distracted by Teresa's feint, "Don't change the subject!

fallen right into Hayes' trap, cornered

grew more agitated, "You're hiding something

scratched her head, her face twisted in discomfort as she thought about her relationship with Frederick,

plainly only heightened

truth, he had nearly guessed the entirety of

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