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

then. Maurice’s concern for Hayes wasn’t born out of affection. After all, Hayes didn’t

to coerce Marguerite into marrying

he’d spill the beans to Marguerite. By then, even if she

no consequence.

as long as Maurice refused to let go,

her gaze full of worry as she looked at the pale-faced Hayes and couldn’t help but ask,

rucked up high

it weren’t for the fact that Teresa had excitedly grabbed his arm to dance around upon his return, accidentally hurting the spot where he’d

Teresa, but he said nothing this time; he didn’t

mother’s vicious expression sent shivers down his spine.

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