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.

her would only give Silas a

didn't want to cause

it was Hayes

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

touch of

retreating into the shadows as

I've already

Marguerite replied with a hint of fluster, "I'll leave once Hayes

left her lips,

gone back inside,

it was safe, she turned around, only to find Silas standing

They almost collided.

"Am I that scary?"

you always walk so

spoke in unison, a shared understanding hanging in the

the dim lights, Marguerite noticed Silas's smile

and to mask her embarrassment, she responded first. "Didn't want to give you a

had a few

some painkillers earlier.

at him, a hint of frustration in her eyes. "You're blocking my

was indeed standing too close. He

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