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!"

Frederick's photo to Hayes, afraid he'd

It was time to take a risk and place her

photograph to Hayes, "Here you

gleefully reclaimed his father's photo, then pointed at the scattered pieces on the floor, baiting Teresa

results of your

fatigue and not thinking clearly,

sketched out my own daddy and mommy's features, planning to piece them together!

to reinforce her lie, hoping

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

came out

froze for a moment before asking, "Little Mute, when did

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

into Hayes'

more agitated, "You're hiding something

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

struggle to speak plainly

truth, he had nearly guessed the entirety of the