Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 835

Just as Hayes reached out his little hand, Margot dashed back into the room. "Hayes, your mom's here!" she exclaimed.

Hayes quickly pulled his hand away, trying to keep a calm face, though his heart was pounding like crazy.

That was close!

Almost got caught.

Margot grabbed Hayes' hand and said, "Come on, let's go find her. But that means you won't get to taste my dad's cooking!"

He trailed behind Margot as they made their way out, but just before leaving the room, his eyes lingered on the brown paper envelope.

Cresthaven General Hospital Medical Report, Silas.

He repeated those words silently in his mind.

Meanwhile...

Silas knew Marguerite was coming over to the villa, so he'd already informed the security not to stop her.

And so Marguerite entered without any fuss, but she chose to stay by the swing in the front yard, not venturing inside.

knew that seeing her would only

didn't want to cause him

footsteps, Marguerite assumed it was

found Silas leaning against the doorframe, wearing all-white loungewear, arms

a touch of

turned away, retreating into the

already

replied with a hint of fluster, "I'll leave once Hayes comes

her lips, silence enveloped

assumed he'd gone back

only to find

They almost collided.

"Am I that scary?"

always walk

shared understanding hanging in

Marguerite noticed Silas's smile growing

and to mask her embarrassment, she responded

her with understanding, recalling the conversation they'd had a few days prior

took some painkillers earlier.

up at him, a hint of frustration in her eyes. "You're blocking my way

chuckled, realizing he was indeed standing too close. He stepped back, and Marguerite