Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 650

Teresa's face was a picture of panic as she quickly turned to Hayes, who was awkwardly trying to conceal a piece of paper under him. It was the DNA test results that could confirm the parental link between her and her dad!

How did her mom notice their little scheme so quickly?

Desperately, Teresa tried to signal Hayes to come up with some story to distract her mom.

But Hayes, usually so calm and collected, was now squirming uncomfortably with his legs tightly pressed together, and even wiggled his little behind.

What on earth?

Why was Hayes so nervous all of a sudden? Was he really that spooked by Mom?

Marguerite, by now, had sauntered over to Hayes and crouched down, extending her arm and opening her hand, motioning for Hayes to hand over whatever he was hiding.

"Honey, just show Auntie what you've got there," she cooed.

Hayes, his face as red as a tomato, stubbornly shook his head: "No... I can't..."

Teresa was baffled.

What was wrong with Hayes? Why was his voice trembling so much?

"Why can't you, sweetie? Did Auntie guess right? Are you hiding something naughty?"

Hayes pouted, "Auntie Marguerite... we're not doing anything bad... really..."

to let the little guy

you're not doing anything wrong, then why

"Because... because..."

bundle of nerves, lifting his eyelids, and

mixture

longer concerned with Hayes's unusual reaction, blurted out

card from last semester, and he didn't do well. It

without taking a breath, nearly suffocating in

gasping for air, clearly skeptical: "Really?"

bad must his grades be for him

anymore, you'll make Hayes cry! I just

tearful face, unaware of the

didn't leave soon, he was

so embarrassed and uncomfortable was about to make him

ask..." Hayes managed to get out through clenched teeth, his

heart softened, thinking she had

have off days, and sometimes

wanting to probe any further,

I won't tell Daddy either. Once you sort it out, come downstairs for breakfast, and make sure Daddy doesn't suspect a thing,

Marguerite got up and left

suddenly remembered something important and quickly

told me you had a big problem at work! Is it serious?

A problem at work?

fire last night, but how