Bride Behind the Mask novel Chapter 454

No sooner had Frederick left the room than Hayes dashed to the terrace, pressing his small frame against the window ledge to peer outside with earnest longing in his eyes.

It was then that Marguerite noticed Frederick left from the back door of their sprawling suburban home and into a gleaming new Maybach. The car from last night, stained with the remnants of a violent encounter, had already been disposed of by Chuck in the dead of night.

The engine roared to life and the man was gone, prompting Hayes to point his tiny finger towards the slowly disappearing car before turning back to Marguerite with an urgent, stirring gaze. It was clear he was desperately trying to convey something.

"What's the matter, Hayes?"

The boy's face drooped, and with a struggle, he managed to speak, "Daddy's hurt... I'm worried about him... I want... to find him..."

"You want to go with him?"

He eagerly nodded in agreement.

Marguerite was at a loss. "But your daddy's already left, sweetie!"

"Call him... back... or maybe, we can call Mr. Chuck..."

That was a bit of a pickle. She knew that Frederick was off to dig into the last night's shooting. And with his way of handling things, there was bound to be a bloody aftermath—no place for a little boy like Hayes.

As Hayes reached for his child-friendly phone to dial Chuck, Marguerite instinctively grasped his small hand, saying, "How about I go find him for you? Will that make you feel better? You stay here, okay?"

A hint of confusion flickered in Hayes' worried eyes. He wanted to see his daddy safe with his own eyes, but Marguerite's words brought him a strange sense of comfort.

Teresa’s mommy was trustworthy, and if she went, she would get to spend time with daddy too.

With that thought, Hayes didn't hesitate to nod.

Marguerite tenderly ruffled his hair and gently instructed, "If you get scared, go find Teresa or grandma. Wait at home for my good news, okay?"