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

young son could give, yet it did nothing to lift

he remained the

felt the same. She loved

video, she

there, but now it was

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

He knew his mom didn't believe him, but he had

dad had once asked him why

had the same comforting

out, she really was

he felt the same way about

believed that Silas must be connected to

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

couldn't fathom how Hayes managed to ask such pointed questions that hit her where

her lap, unsure where he'd heard about wafer technology, but

wafer