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?"

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

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

he remained the

felt the same. She loved Frederick, no

today, when Maurice showed her that video,

was still there, but now it was entangled with a web

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

mom didn't believe him, but he had no proof

once

had the same comforting aura

she

felt the

that Silas must

sharp, discerning look. "Mom, do you remember when I talked to you about the

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

down from her lap, unsure where he'd heard about wafer

"What wafer technology? I