Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 829

Marguerite looked at him with an expression that could only be described as "disappointed in a player." "What is your deal, Robert? Miley's pregnant, and you're still messing around with Stella?"

"I swear, I'm not! She just showed up on her own."

"If you didn't give her any reason to hope, why would she keep hanging around knowing you're married? Can you just be a bit more decisive?"

Robert let out a long sigh. "It's complicated. I'll explain later. For now, just keep an eye on her, and make sure she doesn't call me."

He gave Marguerite's shoulder a reassuring pat, like he was passing on some great responsibility, then walked out the door.

Marguerite stood there, alone in the room, feeling a mix of exasperation and amusement.

She had thought that Miley and Robert's relationship was smooth sailing, but then Stella came out of nowhere.

However, it seemed Miley wasn't bothered, and Robert didn't have as many loose ends as it appeared.

Marguerite hoped it was just Stella's unrequited fantasy. With that thought, she decided to call Stella.

Stella seemed surprised to hear from her, and when Marguerite got straight to the point, Stella's response was unexpectedly eager.

"Sis-in-law, how did you know I was in Cresthaven? Did Robert mention me? What did he say?"

Marguerite rubbed her temples, "Don't get carried away. I'm trying to talk business here."

Stella was undeterred, "I can help your friend with therapy, but I have a condition!"

Marguerite had anticipated this; Stella wouldn't be Stella without some kind of negotiation.

"Name it."

keep me updated on

not happening. I can talk about my brother, but you need to stay away

updates!" Stella's voice was playfully stubborn,

you really think I would tell you anything

not helping. No

remained calm, "Fine. But then you won't hear anything about

he's been avoiding

could almost hear Stella grinding her teeth through

smiled knowingly and soon heard Stella's reluctant

alright, I promise! Sis-in-law, you always know how

but Marguerite didn't

Silas's contact info to Stella, suggesting she reach out to

Robert had given him. As soon as he logged into the chat app, a message popped up from his

wafer issue any

Please?

the other

was unusual. Had something

hesitated but eventually

tell me who you are, or come meet me at

and come to the kindergarten. It's not that I don't want to tell you, I just can't

Can't say?

could be

he felt a pang of

need