Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 18

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Marguerite had a pretty chill first day at work, basically did nothing. Just as she was about to clock out, Robert popped up behind her. She was so startled when she turned around and saw him, blurting out, “Mr. Fitzgerald…”

Robert just grinned, “Ready to head out? Come with me, I’ll show you where you’ll be staying.”

She was surprised he remembered his promise. She thought she’d be spending the night in the hospital corridor again. She had nothing to carry, so she followed Robert empty–handed to his car in the parking lot.

The ride was fast and silent. Marguerite didn’t ask where she was going. Even though she’d just met Robert, she felt he was more reliable and friendly than Frederick. So she trusted him.

Robert totally

reached their destination and Robert’s car pulled into Sapphire Valley Estates and stopped in front of Frederick’s mansion, Marguerite was gobsmacked. This was Frederick’s crib! Why did he bring

him dumbfounded, incredulously asking, “Mr. Fitzgerald, you’re not telling

his’place? You’ve been here before,

face turned beet red,

of the car, and gentlemanly opened the door for Marguerite, helping her

that Frederick’s not around, there’s something I need to tell you. He’s a

awkward, “I’m not his girlfriend, and

didn’t argue with Marguerite. He just nudged her, “Marguerite, just chill out. You’re Frederick’s antidote and your presence

heck was he talking about?