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.

I’ve noticed we hardly ever get any time to ourselves. I’m either

was such a letdown. But, you know, I actually enjoy running around for Marguerite. She feels like

turned, offering a brief smile at Marguerite before looking back at Miley, puzzled, “Why are you two so close?” Even with Frederick, he couldn’t imagine going to such lengths

lead, and even when lending a

back home, he had barely been involved in Frederick and Marguerite’s affairs. Instead,

Miley, Marguerite seemed to be her whole

beside him tilted her head, pondering the question as if it were a matter of

around in our birthday suits! Plus,

to sneak in and make popcorn all the

taken aback, asking without thinking, “You grew up next to her?”

Miley nodded, “Yep!”

had no idea they were neighbors! If their families had been that close, then surely any news from the Lockwood family could

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leaning in with urgency, “Miley, when the