Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 199

Jovelyn gently rubbed Marguerite’s fingers with a soft, yet fum grip, transmitting an unspoken strength, “I’m sorry that you can’t be my daughter in law it

itances were different, you would have been my pick So Marguerite, don’t blame yourself Life doesn’t always go the way we want it to This bracelet s iny most precious possession. I’m giving it to you as a form of compensation. Please, accept it.”

fret saying her piece, Jocelyn cleaned her hands on a napkin, rose from her seat and smiled at Marquente. Tve said all I came to say I must return to the hea Márquente, still trying to comprehend Jocelyn’s words, stood there in a daze, watching Jocelyn leave the restaurant without even uttering a goodbye. She touched the bracelet on her wrist, her gaze fixed on the dishes spread out on the table before her, their taste lost on her.

She signaled the waiter and muttered, “Check, please.”

Ma am, the lady who was with you has already paid the bill; the waiter informed her.

Marguerite, finding no reason to stay any longer, left the Mystic Table and hopped on a bus to Miley’s place She told Miley everything about her meeting with Jocelyn Miley, being the gossip enthusiast she was, listened with rapt attention.

“Whats up with Mr Winston’s mom? She says she doesn’t support you but leaves her family heirloom for you What’s that all about?”

said it’s

compensation! Usually, heirlooms like these are passed down to daughters or daughters in law She gave it straight to your Maybe you should try harder?

noticing Marguerite’s silence, she grew a bit

listening? What are you

her mind in turmoil, “It’s a strange feeling I used to be confused about my feelings for

the first time, let out a hearty laugh, “You’re not just falling for Mr. Winston,

didn’t deny it, “I think she understands

“If Mr Winston’s mom insists on you two getting divorced, you can finally take off that mask,

“What do you mean?”

you wear the mask because they were afraid you’d seduce Mr. Winston with your beauty But now, your marriage with Mi Winston doesn’t have the support it

just

divorce, you must show Mr. Winston your true face,

opportunity

quickly stepped back, avoiding Miley’s

know what happened yesterday. Powell was furious! And I heard that Maurice, with Powell’s support, started a new company with a huge investment! Frederick’s not just fighting one person, it’s

fell, “Mr. Powell is so biased!