Bride Behind the Mask novel Chapter 318

Hayes kept shedding tears. He huddled in a corner, clutching his knees tightly, one hand stifling his mouth. He was terrified his sobbing would be heard by his mom, causing her to dislike him even more.

He didn't mean to hide and make everyone worry. It was just that his older brother, Manley, would hit him every time he returned home, forcing Hayes to hide.

He intended to come out once his parents were home. However, he overheard them saying they didn't love him, and the knowledge hurt him deeply.

He couldn't understand why Yuna hated him so much. Was it because he accidentally broke her antique vase a year ago? But he had already been severely punished by Yuna for that.

Hayes couldn't shake the confusion.

Ever since that incident, Hayes realized no matter what he did, Yuna always ignored him. In her eyes, it seemed everything he did was wrong.

So, he decided to stop talking altogether. It seemed the less he spoke, the more tolerable Yuna became.

The more Hayes thought about it, the more his tears welled up. He craved his parents' love and yearned for Yuna to call him by his name affectionately.

But what about his dad? Did he not love him too? If his dad didn't love him, why did he go out looking for him?

Hayes was ambivalent.

Half an hour later.

Everyone returned home disappointed, without any sign of Hayes.

Jocelyn was cleaning tears anxiously, her hand trembling as she clutched Frederick's. Her voice was hoarse and unsteady, "Frederick, call the police! Hayes is only three years old, and where could he have gone? It's snowing heavily outside, and I don't know if he's dressed warmly enough. If he met a child trafficker, I... " Jocelyn's legs gave way in her anxiety, but Frederick quickly caught her and steadied her, "Mom! Don't worry. I'll call the police right now."

As if he had discovered something incredible, Manley immediately stood up, pointing at the corner of the couch, and shouted with a face full of merit, "Daddy, Mommy, Hayes is hiding here."

Frederick, who was halfway through his call, immediately dropped his phone and ran over.

But Yuna was faster than him. She was the first to pull Hayes out of the corner, and her action was rough like she was handling a chicken.

"You're disobedient. We have been worried and looked for you, but you've been hiding here. Have you been hiding for a long time? Why didn't you come out?"

Hayes' legs dangled in the air, and his collar was gripped tightly by Yuna, making it difficult for him to breathe.

Jocelyn was heartbroken and immediately scolded, "Are you trying to suffocate him? Put him down now! Don't scare him."