Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 817

Marguerite was completely flummoxed, staring wide-eyed at the little girl, Margot, who was winking at her like there was no tomorrow.

This little rascal-was she trying to claim Marguerite as her mom to get her to step in and play house?

Across the table, Charlie was fuming, his face red as a beet. He slammed his fist down on the table, pointing at Marguerite, and yelled, "Marguerite! You've got a daughter and you're out here speed dating? Are you nuts?"

"Nuts? You're the one who's nuts! Your whole family's nuts! You better be careful, my dad might just show up and have you escorted out of here in cuffs! Just so you know, my mom's only here because she had a fight with my dad. Otherwise, someone like you would never get a dinner with her in a million years! You should be grateful for the steak you just ate—it must've cost enough to cover half your paycheck!"

Margot's voice was a near-shout, causing heads to turn at several nearby tables. Even the restaurant security at the door rushed over, baton in hand, making Charlie jump like he'd seen a ghost.

Margot stuck her tongue out at Charlie from behind Marguerite, clearly enjoying her little performance.

Charlie was livid, but the looming security guards made him think twice. He grabbed his ill-fitting suit jacket and stormed out, grumbling under his breath.

Once he was gone, Margot bounced out from behind Marguerite and dramatically placed a hand over her heart, letting out a big sigh of relief.

Marguerite couldn't help but laugh at the little one's theatrics. She crouched down to Margot's level and asked, "Why did you say I'm your mommy?"

and innocence. Marguerite knew the kid was trying to help her, but the moment she heard "mommy,"

first to jump to her defense whenever Marguerite was

so Marguerite pulled her closer and asked again, "Can you tell me

giggled, "Daddy

"Daddy?"

me

emphatically, then waved

casually dressed in a white shirt and jeans, looking

moment Margot appeared, Marguerite suspected Silas was watching from somewhere. Part of her was glad he was there, but she also felt torn. She didn't want to betray Frederick, nor did she want to

her wrist and asked, "So, what's it gonna be? You prefer a

her hand away. "Can you

her with a playful grin and said, "I'm

had she done to deserve this persistent man? After the harsh words

hunger got to do with

out. Can't you do my dad a favor and have dinner with him? He's really

back down at the table. "Fine, I'll stay for dinner. But what about