Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 633

As Marguerite stepped into the office, she was immediately struck by the sight of Penelope and Frederick deep in conversation.

She raised an eyebrow, recalling Frederick's message about his morning meeting. "That was quick," she thought.

Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed Miley, practically starry-eyed at the sight of her future mother-in-law, scurrying off to the break room to diligently prepare Penelope's favorite English Breakfast tea.

Penelope gestured for Marguerite to come over, her serene face radiating kindness. "Marguerite, dear, come here," she said with a warm smile.

Marguerite approached, trying not to focus on Frederick's mysterious yet handsome grin that seemed to play at the edges of her understanding.

She averted her gaze from his piercing eyes and turned to Penelope, saying softly, "You wanted to speak to me?"

adoration and regret in her voice: "Marguerite, I'm so sorry about yesterday at the hospital. I hope you weren't too embarrassed. If I made you uncomfortable, I apologize. The thing is, for a moment, I thought you were my daughter. And I regret that you're not my own. But you should know, in my heart, I've come to see you as the daughter I never had. And I believe

ties with the Lockwood family, yearning for a mother's love and protection, to not be

this moment, a bond of empathy

feigned strength, "Penelope, everything happens for a reason. If I can't

why haven't I ever seen you wear the silk scarf gave you? Your style is so much like mine. I was hoping we could go out in

like a little princess and hitting the streets in chic mother-daughter outfits. But missing out on Yuna's childhood, and with Yuna's return not fitting the image she had in mind, Penelope now placed all her cherished hopes on

pressed together. She wasn't Penelope's biological daughter, and going out in matching outfits might stir up trouble with Yuna

want to shatter Penelope's lovely aspirations, so

important matter: "Frederick, I must clarify something to avoid any misunderstanding. The betrothal we once spoke of was brought up again because we mistakenly believed Marguerite was our daughter. I'm not afraid of being laughed at for this-it was all done in the hopes of bringing you and Marguerite back