Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 264

When Marguente returned to the manor, she fell into a deep sleep that lasted from dawn to dusk, and then from dusk to dawn

The next day, the first thing Frederick did when he woke up was to check on Marquente. Seeing that she was still asleep, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of panic.

He rushed forward, gently lifting the covers to check for any wounds on her body, especially on her arm’s main artery, or any other areas that could cause significant bleeding

He was afraid that Marguente, overwhelmed by grief, might give up her own life to join Laverne in the afterlife.

Thankfully, it was a false alarm. There wasn’t a single wound on her

He carefully pulled the covers back up for Marguente. Perhaps it was his rushed and domineering actions that unintentionally woke her up.

Marguente’s eyelashes fluttered, then slowly opened her eyes.

The man in front of her became clear, and Marguente saw the worry on Frederick’s face. She asked him with tired, half-closed eyes, “What’s wrong?”

Frederick brushed a few strands of hair from her forehead, his voice soft as he said, “Nothing Are you still sleepy? If so, go back to sleep.”

Marguente glanced out the window and saw that the sun was only halfway up. She asked, “How long have I slept?”

was full of exhaustion, with a hint of a sleepy lisp, making it particularly

smiled, tucking her in and said, “Not long Go back to sleep. When you wake up, have Sadie make you something to eat. I

Marguerite nodded obediently. “Okay”

a

hour later, Fredenck was at the

In the director’s office.

cause of death had been

director, and standing in front of him were Jimmy, the doctor who administered the medication to Laveme, and a nurse. Jimmy was visibly shaken,

anomalies Laverne died from

there was more to Jimmy than

to administer the medication instead of using an enema? You better give me a

his mind buzzing and unable to

“Answer him, Dr Jimmy! Mr Winston is

his eyes darting to Frederick, “What? What did you ask,

his aura becoming even

“Mr. Winston asked you why you chose to administer medication instead of using an enema. You must’ve known the medication

hard, stuttering his

1. too harsh for the old lady. So, I chose to administer the

not to let her eat anything, especially mangoes. I did‘

agreement, “He did! I can testify! And the medication requires special authorization. Jimmy had it authorized before using it. It