Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chatper 521

Chapter 521

Frederick harbored a hidden sense of regret and sadness in his heart.

How had he and Marguerite ended up in this place today?

He had loved her so much back then, so desperate to have her. But now, all he could distinctly recognize was his

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hatred for her. The love, the adoration, It all seemed to be blurring into obscurity.

So, if Marguerite truly was Hayes’ mother, what was he to do?

Should he keep things distant, or should he take her back for the sake of their child?

Frederick was in utter disarray…

Early the next morning.

Manley’s blood transfusion surgery was scheduled for eight. He dutifully changed into his hospital gown, ready to

step into the operating room, when he noticed everyone’s eyes on him.

In that instant, his mind conjured up scenes from TV dramas where only the gravely ill received such worried and

tense gazes from their families.

His dad, Aunt Marguerite, Teresa, and Hayes-they all looked at him with that same concern.

This sudden sense of crisis struck Manley with the fear that he might never come out once he went in.

Still, he suppressed his nerves, put on a cool front, and tilted his chin up proudly at Hayes. “Hey, little mute! If I

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don’t make it out, you can have all the Legos in the toy room!”

Hayes froze, his nose tingling, tears threatening to spill from his eyes. “You’ll be… you’ll be okay.”

Manley’s face showed defiance, but he mustered all his courage and asked, “So if I do make it out, can you… can

you be my. friend?”

Be his friend? Hayes was shocked. Manley wanted to be his friend?

This was the first time Manley had ever extended an olive branch so directly, leaving Hayes utterly flabbergasted.

Unable to hold back any longer, tears streamed down Hayes’ cheeks as he shook his head wildly, unable to utter a

word.

Seeing this, Teresa playfully chimed in, “You guys aren’t friends!”