Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 719

Jake and Emma exchanged puzzled glances before Jake asked, "What are they doing at the cemetery?"

Emma fiddled with her fingers, deep in thought. "That place is where my great- grandma is buried. She's been there since before I was born. Mom takes me to visit her grave every holiday."

"So... they went to pay their respects at the grave?" Jake surmised.

Emma's brow furrowed, her delicate eyebrows knitting into a "V”.

"It's not even the time for that. Besides, if they were going to the cemetery, why wouldn't they take me with them?"

Jake closed his laptop and hopped off the bench. "No matter the reason... let's head out and see for ourselves."

"Okay!"

Hand in hand, the duo headed towards the front door, only to be blocked by Brandon, who seemed to appear out of nowhere.

His chubby figure stood with hands on hips, looking menacing, though his eyes betrayed a hint of fear.

"Where are you two off to?"

Emma shot back, "You're not even talking to us anymore, why do you care where we're going!"

Ever since Brandon had a hallucination after seeing a bruise, he held a grudge against Margaret.

he'd accuse, "Your

Dad had already proved Mom's innocence, so Brandon's accusation

"I'm coming too!"

invited!" Emma grabbed Jake's hand, attempting to bypass Brandon,

them again, his gaze

I want to come

Jake immediately felt conflicted.

was known for his

for three years, Jake

Brandon appeared tough, his eyes

feared being left out by

had been isolating himself in his room, hardly

him alone now

Jake would relent, pulled

Brandon, and whispered urgently:

find our parents! If

he's my

it means

An orphan?

this, the ever-kind Jake felt his eyes well up, "Alright, we won't take him."

I'm coming with you today, no