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."

they arrived at Cresthaven Sunshine

vacation, the entrance was even more crowded than

the air. When Hayes and Manley clambered into the car, the very first thing they asked was whether Marguerite had a good

a cheerful expression, even though her heart still ached from the day's events. She answered brightly,

her, confused by the mask in the

today, sweetheart—just a few pimples. I didn't want anyone

burst into peals of laughter. “Ms. Marguerite is just

couldn't help but smile at Manley's teasing. There was something about the way children tried to comfort you

top students with a two-day learning

take you? I'm

signed up just so..."

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 days

over. "Just

Manley

right

17.

night! Ms. Marguerite, please don't let Uncle Chuck take him! If he goes, he'll just be on the phone with Auntie

by Manley's antics. "What

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

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