Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

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."

at

the start of summer vacation, the entrance

laughter filled the air. When Hayes and Manley clambered into the car,

schooled her face into a cheerful expression, even though her heart still ached from the day's events. She answered brightly, "Not bad at

in the summer heat. "Mom,

few pimples. I didn't want anyone to see them, so I'm

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

smile at Manley's teasing. There was something about the way children tried to comfort you that always felt more genuine

the top students with a two-day learning camp, but a

you? I'm swamped at work

so..." So you and Dad could spend

them had planned to join the learning camp at first. But after talking it over, they realized it was the

glanced over. "Just

so Hayes could sign up!" Manley jumped

camp's right

17.

tent hotels and go stargazing at night! Ms. Marguerite, please don't let Uncle Chuck take him! If he

antics.

Only the honor students get to