Bride Behind The Mask Novel

Chapter 529

At night, in the children’s bedroom, the air was thick with tension.

Teresa was fuming because Manley and Hayes had pleaded on behalf of Yuna. The two little boys were now trying their hardest to cheer her up-one brandishing a doll and the other waving a superhero mask in her face.

But Teresa was having none of it. With a sharp turn, she crossed her arms and gave them her back, sulking in silence.

Manley and Hayes scurried around to face her, their eyes wide with concern. Hayes took Teresa’s hand, his expression earnest. “Please… don’t be mad…” Teresa rolled her eyes and pulled her hand away with a huff, “Stop talking to me!”

Manley, desperate to make peace, crouched before Teresa. She turned away, but he shuffled along to stay in her sight.

“Teresa, I don’t get why you’re so mad at my mom. But wouldn’t you freak out if your dad kicked your mom out of the house?”

was stumped. She hated Yuna with a passion, but the logic was sound. Pouting, she locked eyes with Manley, “But your mom made Hayes get a blood test! It hurts! Why didn’t she do it

“But my mom promised dad she wouldn’t play favorites anymore! She won’t make Hayes

to Hayes, her face inches from his, “Little Mute! Do you believe

his heart pounding. He didn’t believe her. She always broke her promises to be kind to him. She was like the boy who cried wolf, and now,

didn’t want to disappoint Manley, who had just become friends with him again.

mom…”

a burly bodyguard in tow. “Ms.

haughty stance, “Who gave you the right to tell me

the bodyguard replied with unwavering authority.

with frustration, “I know that! I’m here to see