Chapter 888

The man left without another word, leaving Marguerite staring blankly at the ice pack on the table.

What now?

It seemed the misunderstanding between her and Silas was only getting worse.

But if she was honest, she had to admit all these problems started with her.

She'd made her choices-she couldn't expect unconditional trust from anyone else.

The fiasco weighed on her all day. As the workday ended, Chuck approached her desk.

"Marguerite, it's about time for Hayes and Manley to get out of school. Summer break starts tomorrow-would you like to come with me to pick them up?"

Marguerite caught her reflection in the glass. The swelling on her face was starting to go down, but Daphne's fingerprints were still starkly visible.

Not wanting Hayes and Manley to worry, she dug out a face mask, slipped it on, grabbed her purse, and got to her feet.

"Sure, let's go together."

arrived at Cresthaven Sunshine

summer vacation, the entrance was even

air. When Hayes and Manley clambered into the car,

face into a cheerful expression, even though her heart still ached from

mask in the summer heat. "Mom, why are you wearing a

at him. "I broke out a little today, sweetheart—just a few pimples. I didn't want anyone to see them, so

of laughter. “Ms. Marguerite is just like a teenager—she

the way children tried to comfort you that always felt more genuine than when adults did

The school's rewarding the top students with a two-day

you? I'm swamped

signed up just so..." So you and

was also a top student, and neither of them had planned to join the learning camp at first. But after talking it over, they realized it was the perfect chance for Mom and Dad to spend a couple of

glanced over.

Hayes could sign up!" Manley jumped in with

camp's right

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in tent hotels and go stargazing at night! Ms. Marguerite, please don't let Uncle Chuck take him! If he goes, he'll just be on the phone with Auntie all the time. Hayes

charmed by Manley's antics. "What about you, Manley? Are

I can't, because I didn't make top marks. Only the honor students get to sign up." Manley stuck out his lower lip, then rallied,

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