Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 766

As soon as Manley heard the idea, he thought Hayes was genuinely up for some fun and quickly chimed in, "If Hayes is going, count me in too! It's so boring at home!"

Jocelyn couldn't help but smile with relief.

Hayes and Manley were like a breath of fresh air in the house, bringing a spark of life to the otherwise dull atmosphere. She felt much more at ease letting them accompany Marguerite on her trip.

Cresthaven wasn't far from Stonebridge City, just an hour away by bullet train.

Marguerite arrived at the Stonebridge City branch of Poppy Petal Fragrances, while Hayes was glued to his smartwatch the whole way there.

His mysterious online friend was still in Stonebridge City, but the map on his watch wouldn't show their exact location. So, Hayes had no clue where they could

be living.

But he was betting on the slim chance of a serendipitous encounter.

such an encounter happened would

there was no buzz

head straight back to Cresthaven. He quickly suggested,

bustling streets. Maybe, just maybe, luck would be

looked up at his mom with hopeful eyes,

realized his suggestion had brought back

friend, he sighed softly, about to give up on the idea when he heard her voice, slightly hoarse, "Okay. It's time we paid a

accident, on the

for her. Just getting close seemed to unleash a flood

goes, the happier the memories, the deeper

she could live without those memories and regrets, rather than carrying them with her for the

quickly hailed a taxi and bought

moment Marguerite stepped through the gates, tears uncontrollably streamed down her

grandmother, her love, and