Chapter 606

Teresa gazed longingly at the photo of Daddy Maurice, with a look of utter confusion painting her cherubic face a rosy red.

After all, she was undoubtedly Hayes’ Daddy’s daughter through and through. And her twin brother, who shared her birthday suit down to the freckle, must be Hayes’ Daddy’s kiddo too!

Staring at the photo of Mom and Maurice, she knew she couldn’t draw a thing.

Her eyes flickered with indecision as she stammered, “Mom, you’re really putting me in a tight spot here…”

“In a tight spot? I’ve heard tall tales about your skills, Terry. They say you can draw anything! And now, when your dear mom needs your help, you’re suddenly in a bind?”

Teresa, timid as a mouse, couldn’t bring herself to meet Marguerite’s gaze.

She was given the wrong photo-how could she not be flustered? She frowned and nodded, “I can draw, sure, but it’s gonna take a while! Mom, why don’t you leave the photo here and go chill for a bit? I’ll call you when it’s done, okay?”

Mom out, then sneakily swap in Hayes’ Daddy’s picture to get the job done

could see Teresa pushing

child avoiding work, not the desperate antics of Teresa in

was about her son, a matter of the utmost

could help her find him. Marguerite couldn’t afford to

helped herself to some cookies, and plopped back on the couch, legs crossed, with determination

you. But I’ve gotta see you at work with

choice left, Teresa set up her easel with a resigned air, plastered

with Maurice’s picture, she couldn’t

cactus under her dress, she finally caved to Marguerite’s relentless gaze, turned around with a crestfallen

to get rid of me because you’re

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