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!"

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

take a risk and place

the photograph

then pointed at the scattered pieces on

these... the results of your

weighed down by fatigue and not thinking clearly,

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

reinforce her lie, hoping

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

came out

"Little Mute, when did you get so

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

into Hayes' trap, cornered with no

Hayes grew more agitated,

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

plainly only

nearly guessed the