Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 649

Oh boy, this is a real pickle!

Hayes and Teresa found out from a chat with Old Man Manley that Aunt Marguerite's project had hit a snag. Manley also mentioned it was a big deal, and Mom was mainly to blame. Even Dad had rushed over to the scene!

Teresa was freaked out by the thought of Dad and Mom getting into it, so she racked her brain for something she could do to help. After some serious thought, Hayes suggested Teresa should go and play the family card with Dad, even dug up the DNA test results to prove she and Frederick were related.

The whole 'claiming kin' bit was major - if Dad found out, it would definitely take his mind off things. Maybe, just maybe, it could smooth things over between Dad and Aunt Marguerite.

But Teresa thought it was like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut. Dad and Mom weren't hitched yet, and they couldn't shake off that Yuna character. She was still in hot water. She didn't want to jump into the fray without looking.

and just stared blankly at the paternity test. And wouldn't you know

out of her mind with nerves! "Mom! Ever heard of knocking? You nearly gave me a heart attack!" Teresa, with her hair all over

you guys to be up so early. Next time, I promise I'll knock, okay?" Marguerite reached out and pinched Teresa's chubby cheek, then asked,

Seizing the chance, Teresa

ways Dad's and your faces could mix, I can't decide how to put them together. It'd be so much easier if my brother just looked

she hadn't realized that playing portrait artist could be so tough. No wonder the kid looked like a hot mess, probably been too busy

heart, she said, "You can take a break, you

for him for so long, of course, I want to help you