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.

Daphne, did you ever think she'd just

stood up. "You seem to

before she could leave. "Can't

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

arms.

dinner tonight. He aced his tests, and we're celebrating. Once I finish up some work, I'll come by to

as if turning something over in his mind. For a

his face,

it

Just be

your way home."

his phone again. "Perfect timing-Janie's already downstairs. If

didn't answer, his expression darkening. Marguerite waited until Janie came into the

the whole story about celebrating Hayes's test score was a lie. She just didn't

that heartless? After

matter how she tried, Marguerite just

she got back to the house, night

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