Bride Behind The Mask Novel

Chapter 523

Frederick scanned the dense lines of text for what felt like the umpteenth time, and finally, his gaze settled on the words “non-parentage relationship.” It was as if a stone had been dropped into the still waters of his heart, rippling through his calm with a resounding splash.

His chest felt heavy, his mind anything but at peace.

Wasn’t Hayes Marguerite’s child? It seemed he had been wishful thinking all along.

But then, why had Yuna done all those things to Hayes?

Questions circled back to the beginning.

Chuck, standing nearby, hadn’t even glanced at the results of the maternity test, but he could read the truth in the subtle shifts of Frederick’s expression.

He punched his fist into his palm regretfully, racking his brain for words of comfort. “Don’t be down, Mr. Winston. Maybe there was a mix-up with the test! How about we get Marguerite and Hayes down here and run it again?”

Frederick was a tempest of frustration, his face betraying his emotions despite his stubborn words. “There’s nothing to be down about. That woman and I have nothing to do with each other. This was a waste of time!”

at Chuck and

In the distance…

results without question. She breathed a sigh of relief, turned away, and slipped off her mask to

dialed a number and reported with precision, “Mr. Winston, this is Janie. You were right, he brought

tensed up on the other end. “Was Marguerite

the maternity test

tension in Maurice’s eyes eased, a sly smile curling at the corner of

Winston, it’s been

a time to leave the hospital, and don’t give them

“Understood, Mr. Winston!”

planning to exit through the back door. But her gaze inadvertently fell

with a look of disappointment and dissatisfaction.

couldn’t help but recall the moment she and Maurice had parted ways the

Janie had sensed the tinge of nervousness