Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 841

A sudden burst of light caused Hayes to squint, needing a moment to adjust. He half-closed his eyes, pointing to his smartwatch with a hint of pride.

"My watch has an anti-spy system, you know. It automatically detects cameras when connected to the internet. Mom, where you live is totally safe. But why is Uncle Maurice still trying to date you?"

Marguerite sighed, feeling a bit overwhelmed. "He's not trying to date me, honey. Don't let your imagination run wild."

Hayes was persistent. “He totally is! I overheard Grandma and Nana talking about how he moved his whole company to Cresthaven just a few days ago. If that's not trying to date you, then what is?"

"I don't like him. I'd rather you be with Uncle Silas than with him."

Marguerite was surprised by Hayes' candidness and pulled him into a hug,

curious. "You like Silas?"

Hayes nodded earnestly, his eyes full of sincerity. "Yeah, I do."

"Why's that?"

with the straightforwardness only a child can muster,

fell silent. It was, undoubtedly, the highest compliment her young son could

remained

same. She loved

her that video, she had broken down like never

now

welling up again, but she still felt the need to remind him, "Don't say things like that.

He knew his mom didn't believe him, but he had no

had once asked him why he

was because Marguerite had the same comforting aura

turned out, she really was his

felt the

that Silas must be connected to

Marguerite with a sharp, discerning look. "Mom, do you remember

was taken aback, suddenly feeling exposed. She couldn't fathom how Hayes managed to ask such pointed questions that hit her where it hurt

heard about wafer technology, but she knew it wasn't good for him to know too

"What wafer