Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 572

After Marguerite tucked her phone back into her purse, Miley ended her call as well.

With a turn, she began to explain, unasked, “My parents just got back from their trip abroad, they’ve just landed in Stonebridge City, and wanted to let me know they’re safe. Oh, and they send their regards to you, and they’ve invited you over for Christmas.”

Every year, Miley’s parents would invite Marguerite and Teresa to join them for the festive season. Marguerite had been to their home twice and adored the cozy, welcoming atmosphere.

“With all the drama this year, I doubt I can make it, but I’ll definitely send them my best. Weren’t your folks on vacation, though? Why are they back so early this time?”

A spark of excitement lit up Miley’s eyes as she said, “It’s because of you!”

“Because of me?” Marguerite was a picture of confusion.

“Yep! Since we were neighbors when we were little, Robert’s been dying to dig up history on you and Yuna’s childhood. You know how he is, stubborn as a mule. He refuses to accept Yuna as his sister and won’t let go of any shred of hope!”

was baffled, “If he wanted to know about my childhood, why didn’t he just ask me directly? Why go through all this trouble?”

stepping closer, face to face with Marguerite, “Well, I might as well ask you. You were raised by your grandmother, right?

and I

doubted it.”

He’s after the dirt from before and just after you

origins, Robert’s absolutely convinced you’re his sister! He flat-out denies Yuna’s existence!”

fridge to down a can of soda in one long gulp.

felt an odd mix of

and Robert Fitzgerald had indeed been a

and son?

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