Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 540

In the break room.

Miley was grinding coffee beans with a practiced hand, and in less than five minutes, she had whipped up two cups of hand-ground coffee, handing one gently to Robert.

Robert took the cup, and the usual jovial expression on his face settled into a calm repose, his deep eyes gazing out the window into the distance.

Ever since Yuna had been acknowledged by the Fitzgerald family, Robert had been in a subdued mood. But he was good at hiding his emotions, never willing to show his vulnerable side, even to his closest friend, Frederick.

After all, everyone has their own set of troubles to bear. Frederick had his own issues to deal with, and Robert didn’t want to be a burden to anyone. However, even though he never spoke of it, Miley, his confidante, could easily glimpse into his heart.

Aware of Robert’s anguish over the revelation that Yuna was his sister, she tried to lighten the mood with a joke, “Don’t you ever get that feeling?”

“What feeling?” Robert asked, his voice soft.

glance at Frederick and Marguerite in the glass-walled room nearby, silent in their own world. She chuckled, “The feeling of being a sidekick! I’ve noticed we hardly ever get any

was such a letdown. But, you know, I

also turned, offering a brief smile at Marguerite before looking back at Miley, puzzled, “Why are you two so

lives to lead, and even when

in Frederick and Marguerite’s affairs. Instead, he was preoccupied with the search for his sister.

seemed to be her whole

question as if it were a matter of great importance. Her large eyes sparkled with

silly! We grew up together, running around in our birthday suits! Plus, I lived right next door to her-no more than a stone’s throw away!

popcorn machine? We used to sneak in and make popcorn all

thinking,

Miley nodded, “Yep!”

were neighbors! If their families had been that close, then surely any news

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coffee cup and placed his hands on Miley’s shoulders, leaning in with