Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 765

Hayes didn't have a second to waste. With a few quick taps on his smartwatch, he activated the tracking app and synced the mysterious online friend's location to his device.

Now, not only could he keep tabs on their whereabouts at any moment, but his watch would also buzz with an alarm if they came within thirty feet of him.

With that task accomplished, a content smile spread across his face.

He glanced at Manley with an air of casual indifference and stood up, ready to head out, his words sparing as ever:

"Let's go grab some burgers."

Manley was utterly baffled.

What had Hayes just done? It seemed almost magical.

He watched Hayes's retreating figure, a blend of cool detachment overlaying it,

realizing Hayes wasn't the same adorable kid he used to know.

Ever since Dad and Teresa had passed away, Hayes had changed.

couldn't quite put his finger on what was different, but Hayes was

favorite action figure to Hayes, the gesture was

was holding a grudge because of past squabbles, but that didn't seem to be the whole

of the mysterious online friend – a detail not even Ms. Marguerite

figure

confusion, Manley's mood lifted at the sight of the action figure on the bed. He grabbed

lost weight, her dresses hanging

concern, piled her plate

airport to pick her up? I've got something in the afternoon

a few bites.

need to head over

"Stonebridge City?"

mind like

there's some stuff to sort out at the Stonebridge City office. I'll

my job. Why did my

she looked at Marguerite, who hadn't smiled in months. The death of Frederick and Teresa had hit Marguerite hard, leaving her listless and

change of scenery might reignite Marguerite's spirit. After her divorce from