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

well! It was time to take a risk and place her

Teresa handed over the photograph to Hayes,

gleefully reclaimed his father's photo, then pointed at the scattered

of your work

by fatigue and not thinking

mommy's features, planning to piece them together! But I haven't finished

emphasized "my own daddy" to reinforce her lie, hoping

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

Hayes' words came out rapid-fire, leaving Teresa speechless and

moment before asking, "Little Mute, when did you

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

had fallen right into Hayes' trap, cornered with no

grew more agitated,

her head, her face twisted in discomfort as she

plainly only heightened

he had nearly guessed