Bride Behind The Mask Novel

Chapter 452

Hayes had spent the entire night nestled into Marguerite’s arm, sound asleep.

For Marguerite, it wasn’t the most comfortable position, but somehow she slept like a baby.

The next morning, it was the weight of a brute force that woke her.

Blearily opening her eyes, the first thing she saw was the Adam’s apple of a man.

His distinct jaw rested atop Marguerite’s head, his strong arm wrapped tightly around her waist.

Marguerite was startled! She realized Hayes and her were completely trapped in Frederick’s embrace, and he was holding her tight!

Her cheeks flushed, and her heart started racing, making it hard for her to catch her breath.

She glanced down at the little guy in her arms and to her surprise, Hayes was up before her, gazing at her with puppy–dog eyes.

The little boy was squished in the middle, his cheeks red and his forehead sweaty.

Marguerite whispered, “Is it a bit tight?”

Hayes gasped, his eyes filled with a plaintive look, “Can’t… breathe…”

Marguerite had to suppress

You nudge him with your bum, and I’ll push his shoulder. We’ll do

blinked, nodding in

arm and her hand found its way to Frederick’s shoulder. She counted to three in her head and then, with Hayes, gave a

came a heavy sigh from above. Frederick was awake!

wide–eyed looks, their hearts

might have used too much

must be

it?” Sure enough, Frederick’s voice, gruff with

Chapter 452

phone to check the time, and reported accurately, “Eight

for breakfast, and

gingerly sat up, she stole a peek at Frederick’s face, his expression still tight, his brows furrowed

“Aren’t you coming down?”

took on a sharper edge,

Marguerite clamped up immediately.

wasn’t offended; instead, she felt a twinge of sympathy. It seemed he was in pain just talking, and

off her concerns, she lifted Hayes from the bed, hurriedly helped him wash up, and snuck into the nursery

headed downstairs for

yet, and the servants were efficiently