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

the entrance was even more crowded than usual with parents and

car, the very first thing they asked was whether Marguerite had a good

passenger seat, Marguerite schooled her face into a cheerful expression, even though her heart still ached from the day's events. She

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

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

of laughter. “Ms. Marguerite is

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

a two-day learning

Chuck take you? I'm swamped

work! I signed up just so..."

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

glanced over. "Just so

so Hayes could sign up!" Manley jumped in with

camp's right

17.

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 will end

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

marks. Only the honor students get to sign up."

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