Chapter 835

Just as Hayes reached out his little hand, Margot dashed back into the room. "Hayes, your mom's here!" she exclaimed.

Hayes quickly pulled his hand away, trying to keep a calm face, though his heart was pounding like crazy.

That was close!

Almost got caught.

Margot grabbed Hayes' hand and said, "Come on, let's go find her. But that means you won't get to taste my dad's cooking!"

He trailed behind Margot as they made their way out, but just before leaving the room, his eyes lingered on the brown paper envelope.

Cresthaven General Hospital Medical Report, Silas.

He repeated those words silently in his mind.

Meanwhile...

Silas knew Marguerite was coming over to the villa, so he'd already informed the security not to stop her.

And so Marguerite entered without any fuss, but she chose to stay by the swing in the front yard, not venturing inside.

knew that seeing her would only give

cause him

it

the doorframe, wearing all-white loungewear, arms crossed, and smiling

touch of lazy tenderness

bit and instinctively turned away, retreating into the shadows as she

already

hint of fluster, "I'll leave once Hayes

those words left her

back

around, only to find Silas standing right there, much closer

They almost collided.

"Am I that scary?"

always

spoke in unison, a shared

Marguerite noticed Silas's smile growing

embarrassment, she responded first. "Didn't want to give you

her with understanding, recalling the conversation they'd had a few days

some painkillers earlier. Come

him, a hint of frustration in

standing too close. He stepped back, and Marguerite moved into the

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