Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

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Chapter 540

In the break room.

Miley was grinding coffee beans with a practiced hand, and in less than five minutes, she had whipped up two cups

of hand-ground coffee, handing one gently to Robert.

Robert took the cup, and the usual jovial expression on his face settled into a calm repose, his deep eyes gazing out

the window into the distance.

Ever since Yuna had been acknowledged by the Fitzgerald family, Robert had been in a subdued mood. But he was

good at hiding his emotions, never willing to show his vulnerable side, even to his closest friend, Frederick.

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After all, everyone has their own set of troubles to bear. Frederick had his own issues to deal with, and Robert didn’t

want to be a burden to anyone. However, even though he never spoke of it, Miley, his confidante, could easily

glimpse into his heart.

Aware of Robert’s anguish over the revelation that Yuna was his sister, she tried to lighten the mood with a joke,

“Don’t you ever get that feeling?”

“What feeling?” Robert asked, his voice soft.

Miley turned and leaned against the counter, casting a glance at Frederick and Marguerite in the glass-walled room

nearby, silent in their own world. She chuckled, “The feeling of being a sidekick! I’ve noticed we hardly ever get any

time to ourselves. I’m either playing wingman for Marguerite and Mr. Winston or on my way to do it. Or I’m tracking

down leads on Marguerite’s precious heirloom.

And you-after all that sleuthing about your sister, the outcome was such a letdown. But, you know, I actually enjoy

running around for Marguerite. She feels like family to me.”

Robert also turned, offering a brief smile at Marguerite before looking back at Miley, puzzled, “Why are you two so

close?” Even with Frederick, he couldn’t imagine going to such lengths for each other.

They both had their own lives to lead, and even when lending a hand, they would always put themselves first.

For instance, this trip back home, he had barely been involved in Frederick and Marguerite’s affairs. Instead, he was

preoccupied with the search for his sister.

But for Miley, Marguerite seemed to be her whole world.

Miley beside him tilted her head, pondering the question as if it were a matter of great importance. Her large eyes

sparkled with sincerity.

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“Because we’re childhood friends, silly! We grew up together, running around in our birthday suits! Plus, I lived right

next door to her-no more than a stone’s throw away!

Did you know her family had a popcorn machine? We used to sneak in and make popcorn all the time. It was

awesome!”

Robert was taken aback, asking without thinking, “You grew up next to her?”

Miley nodded, “Yep!”

He knew they were best friends, but had no idea they were neighbors! If their families had been that close, then

surely any news from the Lockwood family could have reached them.

Suddenly, Robert set down his coffee cup and placed his hands on Miley’s shoulders, leaning in with urgency, “Miley,

when the Lockwoods brought my sister back, did you know about it?”