Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 884

"I never really thought about forgiving him. But I can't shake the feeling that he's changed somehow. I just can't quite put my finger on what's different."

"Ugh! Don't you dare give him any credit! He's just putting on an act for your sake!"

As Miley spoke, she pulled a phone out of her pocket.

"If you don't believe me, let me tell you something else. Remember that phone you asked Chuck to check out? He found spyware installed on it! And I'd bet anything it was Maurice who put it there, right?"

Marguerite's hand faltered-not because the result surprised her, but because she didn't understand how the phone ended up with Miley.

"I told Chuck not to tell you guys, but that little traitor went and spilled the beans anyway."

"It was just a stroke of luck, really. The technician Chuck took the phone to works

at Robert's garage-he's the resident tech guy over there."

Miley waved the phone as she lectured, full of exasperated concern.

"Now, honestly—are we supposed to feel safe letting you hang around a guy who's planted spyware on your phone not once, but twice?"

Marguerite managed a crooked smile, not wanting to listen to Miley's well- meaning nagging for another minute. She joked, "Alright, alright, message received! If it weren't for my wonderful best friend, I'd probably have fallen for Maurice's tricks all over again."

Satisfied, Miley nodded and crouched down to help Marguerite pack up their things.

"So get yourself back to the office already! Is Polar Radiance ever going to launch, or what?"

darted over and asked eagerly, "Mom, are you going back

her fondness clear in her eyes. "Yes, yes, your

up. He turned away and quickly sent a covert message to

in

[He sure did he's

office tomorrow for Polar Radiance. Can you give Dad

Teresa: [On it!]

Half an hour later.

took their luggage, and the four of them headed out

got in the car,

stared at his screen,

had a flair for dramatic pauses-even in

suspense. Hayes couldn't

judging by your dad's attitude, maybe it's better not to tell him at

Hayes: [Why?]

sigh emoji, as if she was already exhausted

[You'll see tomorrow.]

at Poppy Petal

Polar Radiance had been postponed, leaving

Chuck, knowing Marguerite was

in, had

before-they'd need a brainstore

department heads the night