George was flawless, whether in looks or status. Living in such close proximity, it wouldn’t be strange at all for Marguerite to develop feelings for him.
The question hit the lounging girl like a physical blow. She shot up from the bed.
Thump!
Her head collided with Lindsay’s, nearly sending her friend flying.
“Ow! Maggie!” Lindsay cried, rubbing her forehead. “I know I uncovered your secret, but you don’t have to kill me to silence me!”
Marguerite rubbed her own throbbing head with a hiss. “No! It’s not like that! Don’t be ridiculous.”
Lindsay, a red mark already forming on her forehead, stroked her chin like a detective. “Then why did you call him your husband? Weren’t you testing his reaction?”
Testing him?
The thought had never crossed Marguerite’s mind. A horrifying possibility began to form. Did George think that, too? Did he think she was testing him, which was why he’d looked so serious and said he was startled?
She took a deep breath, wanting to slap herself. “No!”
“Then what was it?” Lindsay pressed.
Marguerite gave her a deadpan look. “I think I was set up by a powerful conspiracy.”
Lindsay frowned. “What? George set you up?”
Marguerite: “…”



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