Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 811

The two little ones lifted their heads mechanically, their eyes meeting with a look of sudden revelation, as if they'd just stumbled upon some earth-shattering news.

Manley dashed over to Hayes, his voice filled with urgency. "What do you mean by finding us a new dad? If Ms. Marguerite hasn't started dating, why would she say something like that?"

Hayes, already tapping away on his phone, replied, "Let me ask her."

Hayes: [Mom, are you dating someone?]

[What makes you think that?]

Marguerite responded with a surprised emoji, then added: [No, I just think you guys shouldn't be without a father, so I've decided to try out some blind dates.]

"Blind dates?!"

The two of them exclaimed in unison, their eyes widening in disbelief, each looking to the other for some semblance of understanding. None could fathom what Marguerite had just said.

the mysterious online friend, neglecting his mom's emotions in the process. And since she moved out for work, neither he nor Manley had

snapped back to reality quicker, typing into their group chat: [We totally support Ms.

tiny fists thumping his thighs in frustration as he called out, "Manley! What nonsense are

smartwatch. "What's the big deal, Hayes? Aren't you excited about getting

a wave of exasperation, as though a flock of crows had flown overhead. He tried to stay patient. "Manley, that online friend might just be Teresa... If Teresa's alive, then there's a chance Dad is

splash of water, and he tugged at Hayes's

the company to Cresthaven because Stonebridge City held too much heartache for Ms. Marguerite.

why Manley didn't understand him. Everything he was doing was to make their mom

muttered, "How would that be

with unwavering certainty, "It just would! You

what if they're not dead?" Hayes

can't possibly be Teresa. You can't tell Ms.

a moment, Manley's retort left Hayes speechless. Even though Manley was his brother, they weren't

him miss Teresa so much. If Teresa were here, she wouldn't think his ideas were ridiculous. She would join him in the investigation, more eager and enthusiastic than he could