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,

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

to Hayes, he remained

the same. She loved Frederick, no

today, when Maurice showed her that video, she

love for Frederick was still there, but now it was entangled

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

bit exasperated. He knew his mom didn't believe him, but he had no proof to

reunited, his dad had once asked him why he

had

out, she really

the same way

stubbornly believed that Silas must be

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

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

about wafer technology, but she knew it

"What wafer technology? I