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 any more

Marguerite assumed it was Hayes

doorframe, wearing all-white

of his clothes added a touch of lazy tenderness to his otherwise fierce

and instinctively turned away, retreating into the

already seen

standing in the shadows, Marguerite replied with a hint of fluster,

words left her lips,

back

was safe, she turned around, only to find Silas standing right there, much

They almost collided.

"Am I that scary?"

you always walk so

shared

the dim lights, Marguerite noticed Silas's smile growing wider,

she responded first.

the conversation they'd had a few days prior about his headaches; perhaps she had taken

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,