Bride behind the mask novel (Marguerite) novel 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.

She set his phone on the nightstand and tried to explain, “If you confront Daphne, did you ever think she’d just come back to bother me again? Just focus on getting better—don’t cause any more trouble.”

With that, Marguerite stood up. “You seem to be recovering well, so I’m going home.”

But Maurice caught her hand before she could leave. “Can’t you stay with me a little longer?”

His palm was ice-cold. The moment he touched her, goosebumps prickled up her arms.

She gently pulled her hand free 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 come by to see you again.”

She took a couple of sips of the milk, then dug out a soft leather bag and started packing her clothes.

A two-day study trip wouldn’t need much—just a couple of shirts and a pair of jeans should do.

“So,” Miley pressed, “why did you end up at the hospital again?”

Marguerite didn’t even look up. “Maurice fell out of bed while Laura was looking after him.”

Miley blinked, stunned for a moment, then declared with conviction, “He’s faking it! That man’s an actor, through and through. I bet he staged the whole thing!”