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?"

paused, searching for the right words. Finally, with the straightforwardness only a child can muster, he said, "Because he

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

to Hayes, he remained the father he adored,

same. She loved Frederick, no matter

her that video, she had broken

now it was entangled

snapped back to the present, her eyes welling up again, but she still felt the need to remind

He knew his mom didn't believe

had once asked him why he

Marguerite had the same comforting

out, she really was his

he felt the same way about

he stubbornly believed that Silas must be connected

do you remember when I talked to you about the

Hayes managed to ask

set him down from her lap, unsure where he'd heard about wafer technology, but she knew

ignorance, she asked, "What wafer technology?