Bride Behind the Mask novel Chapter 674

Marguerite flashed a weary smile. "Got it. But are you planning on telling Robert?"

Miley shook her head. "Let's hold off on that. He's just starting to get his bearings back, and we've got a funeral to plan. If he gets wind of this, he'll lose it! We'll talk after the funeral. Besides, you've got me, right?"

Miley spoke until her throat was dry, and Violet quickly handed her a bottle of sparkling water.

"Ms. Goldie, I remember you majored in Finance back in college, but you seem to have a knack for detective work."

Taking a gulp of her drink, Miley responded, "You're quite observant."

Marguerite cracked a smile and explained, "Her day job is as a private investigator. There's hardly anything she can't dig up. Given that her future mother-in-law is involved, it's personal this time. She's more invested than usual. You'll get used to it."

"If President Penelope could see how dedicated Ms. Goldie is, she'd be touched," Violet said, her voice quivering with emotion.

The unexpected tears in Violet's eyes caught both women off guard. Miley leaned in, "Why the tears? Did you know my mother-in-law?"

Violet quickly wiped her eyes. "No, it's just... I'm just moved, that's all. Ms. Goldie, you two carry on. I've got work to do."

As Violet quietly exited the office, Miley shot Marguerite an odd look. "Your assistant is that empathetic? Crying over someone she's never even met?"

"What, you think everyone's as heartless as you?"

"Marguerite, don't you think Violet looks a bit like my mother-in-law?"

Marguerite laughed. "I noticed that right away, which is partly why I hired her. It's not just her looks; it's her whole demeanor."

"And her mannerisms! When I walked in today, it didn't hit me at first. But when I saw her crying, that look of compassion and kindness... I was stunned! How does a young woman in her twenties look at someone with such a kind gaze? For a moment, I thought my mother-in-law was standing right in front of me! Marguerite, do you think my mother-in-law's spirit could be...? You know how in the South they talk about spirit mediums? They say they drive out spirits attached to the living!"

Miley's theory grew more fanciful, prompting Marguerite to frown. "Quit with the spooky talk. You better go, I've got work to do."