Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 889

Chapter 890

Marguerite was genuinely surprised that Maurice had figured out it was Daphne in a heartbeat.

But then again, it made sense. Daphne had come to visit him earlier that day- she must have mentioned Marguerite.

Wasn't Daphne the one who'd scolded her for leaving Maurice at the hospital alone?

She'd probably shared those same complaints with Maurice, too.

So it didn't take a genius to realize that the person who'd come looking to make trouble for Marguerite was, of course, Daphne.

Maurice immediately reached for his phone. "I'm calling her."

Marguerite quickly snatched the phone from his hand. "You're still sick-can't you just rest for once?"

Maurice looked up at her, his eyes searching. "Are you worried about me?"

Marguerite stiffened, frustration bubbling up inside her.

Maurice always had a knack for twisting her words. These days, she had to run everything through her mind twice before saying it out loud, worried he'd misinterpret her.

nightstand and tried to explain, "If you confront Daphne, did you ever think she'd

Marguerite stood up. "You seem to be

could leave.

ice-cold. The moment he touched her, goosebumps prickled

arms.

and clarified, "I promised Hayes I'd be home for dinner tonight. He aced his tests, and we're celebrating. Once I finish up some work, I'll

as if turning something over in his

crossed his face,

it

"Alright. Just be

your way home."

at his phone again. "Perfect timing-Janie's already downstairs. If you don't

his expression darkening. Marguerite waited until Janie came into the room, then quietly slipped

be told, the whole story about celebrating Hayes's test score was a lie. She just didn't want to spend another minute in Maurice's

that heartless? After all, he had saved her

just couldn't bring herself to offer him any

back to the house, night had fully settled

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