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!"

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

to take a risk and

over the photograph to Hayes,

photo, then pointed at the scattered pieces on the floor,

these... the results of your

and

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

daddy" to reinforce

my daddy's

his excitement, Hayes' words came out

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

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

had fallen right into Hayes' trap,

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

twisted in discomfort as she thought about her relationship with Frederick, "It's

speak plainly

nearly guessed the entirety of