Chapter 871

Marguerite's brow furrowed slightly. "Sweetheart, I'm going to take care of something important. This isn't a playdate."

Hayes pouted. "But Mom, I don't want to stay at the hospital."

Manley, savoring a bite of ice cream, nodded vigorously.

"Yeah, yeah! Ms. Marguerite, the hospital's disinfectant smells awful. Hayes and I just want to keep you company!"

Hayes looked up at Marguerite, raising three fingers in a hurried oath. "Mom, Manley and I will just sit quietly to the side, or maybe play on the computer in the office next door. We promise we won't bother you!"

Jocelyn chimed in, “Marguerite, just let them come along. Robert and Miley are out, Penelope's busy with the lawyers, and honestly, they're best off with you. I'll stay here with Maurice at the hospital.”

With Jocelyn's insistence, Marguerite could only agree, albeit reluctantly.

After a quick meal, the three of them hurried out to Janie's car. Half an hour later, they arrived at Winston Group headquarters.

There was no denying it-Maurice had been rolling in success these past six months. Since the Winston Group moved to Cresthaven, they'd managed to claim an entire campus right in the heart of downtown.

gleaming tower-was not only the city's newest landmark, but also

office built for you on the very top floor, right next to his. He even brought in a designer to match

other woman. If you'd like, I can show you

Marguerite. Maurice's devotion was undeniable-

thing she wanted was to hear, once again, about everything Maurice had done for her. Who would have guessed that being the object of someone's

care of business first," she

Hayes, standing nearby, was soaking up every word. If Mom's office is right next to Maurice's, then

they reached the PR

on the computer. Janie found a spare office for

computers, pulled up a random game, then grabbed

for the

in after all, with Mom and Maurice both dealing with a crisis, everyone would be busy in the PR department. And even if Janie did check, seeing a video game on the screen would just

with determination,

are you

Maurice's office! I have to

what Hayes was after he just looked at him,

notice? You need

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