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?"

the straightforwardness only a child can muster, he said, "Because he

undoubtedly, the highest compliment her young son could give, yet it did nothing to lift

Teresa, but to Hayes, he remained the father he adored,

felt the same. She loved Frederick,

when Maurice showed her that video, she

now it was entangled

she still felt the need to remind him, "Don't say things like

mom didn't believe him, but he

his dad had once

was because Marguerite had the same comforting aura

she really

the same way about

Silas must be connected to

glanced at Marguerite with a sharp, discerning look. "Mom, do you remember when I talked to you about the

managed to

from her lap, unsure where he'd heard about wafer technology, but she knew it wasn't good for

wafer technology? I