Bride Behind the Mask novel Chapter 811

The two little ones lifted their heads mechanically, their eyes meeting with a look of sudden revelation, as if they'd just stumbled upon some earth-shattering news.

Manley dashed over to Hayes, his voice filled with urgency. "What do you mean by finding us a new dad? If Ms. Marguerite hasn't started dating, why would she say something like that?"

Hayes, already tapping away on his phone, replied, "Let me ask her."

Hayes: [Mom, are you dating someone?]

[What makes you think that?]

Marguerite responded with a surprised emoji, then added: [No, I just think you guys shouldn't be without a father, so I've decided to try out some blind dates.]

"Blind dates?!"

The two of them exclaimed in unison, their eyes widening in disbelief, each looking to the other for some semblance of understanding. None could fathom what Marguerite had just said.

Hayes's first thought was that perhaps he'd been too engrossed in investigating the mysterious online friend, neglecting his mom's emotions in the process. And since she moved out for work, neither he nor Manley had visited her. Maybe living alone was getting to her?

As Hayes pondered how best to comfort his mom, Manley snapped back to reality quicker, typing into their group chat: [We totally support Ms. Marguerite’s decision!]

Hayes's brow furrowed deeply, his tiny fists thumping his thighs in frustration as he called out, "Manley! What nonsense are you spouting?"

But Manley just chuckled, clutching his kid's smartwatch. "What's the big deal, Hayes? Aren't you excited about getting a dad?"

Hayes looked at Manley's innocent grin and felt a wave of exasperation, as though a flock of crows had flown overhead. He tried to stay patient. "Manley, that online friend might just be Teresa... If Teresa's alive, then there's a chance Dad is too."