Bride Behind The Mask Novel

Chapter 492

Unfortunately, the lines at Atlas General Hospital were constantly tied up, leaving Maurice unable to get through.

But then it struck Maurice-Teresa was always close to Hayes, so she might know something.

Without wasting another moment, Maurice dialed Teresa’s number.

“Daddy, why are you calling me at this hour? Miss me much?” Teresa’s voice was as sweet and crisp as the chime of wind-bells, but Maurice was too preoccupied to savor it. He asked, veiling his concern with small talk, “How are you? Did you and Hayes go out for any adventure?”

“Nope, I stayed in. But Hayes, he went out and just got back.”

Maurice’s brow furrowed, his face tensing up, but he kept his tone light and teasing, “Oh? You two are practically inseparable. How come you let Hayes go solo? Girl, he didn’t sneak off to make new friends without you, did he?”

possessiveness kicked in, prompting a quick rebuttal, “Absolutely not! I’m Hayes’ best friend ever! He just had a cold and went for a check-up, so he didn’t take me with him! Daddy, you’re such a tease, stirring up

out of affection. After all, Hayes didn’t hold the same place in his heart as

chip to coerce Marguerite into marrying him.

then, even if she found out that both her children were Frederick’s by

no consequence.

married, as long as Maurice refused to let go, she would have no escape from his grasp!

worry as she looked at the pale-faced Hayes and couldn’t help but ask, “Little Mute, did you really

rucked up high by

his return, accidentally hurting the spot where he’d been pricked for blood, he wouldn’t have

he said nothing this time; he didn’t want to cause her worry.

his mother’s vicious expression sent shivers