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?”

a hint of a sleepy lisp,

long Go back to sleep. When you wake up, have Sadie make you something to eat. I have to go out, but I’ll be

Marguerite nodded obediently. “Okay”

gaze lingered on her a moment longer before he

hour later, Fredenck was at the

In the director’s office.

death had

were Jimmy, the doctor who administered the medication to Laveme, and a nurse. Jimmy was visibly shaken,

showed no anomalies Laverne died

was more to Jimmy than met the

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

frozen in fear, his mind buzzing and unable to hear Frederick’s

to him nudged him, “Answer him,

snapped back, his eyes darting to Frederick, “What? What did you ask, Mr.

his aura becoming

administer medication instead of using an enema. You must’ve known

swallowed hard, stuttering

1. the old lady. So,

mangoes. I did‘ Laune can prove it for me. She

agreement, “He did! I can testify! And the medication requires special