Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 809

He gently traced his fingers over the burn scar on his cheek, letting them linger behind his ear as if searching for something, all the while looking at Marguerite with a hopeful glint in his eyes.

Marguerite knew her words had hurt him, but she couldn't predict what this man would do next.

Silas had completely thrown her life off balance, and every unexpected move he made left Marguerite scrambling to keep up.

She couldn't let things spiral further out of control.

Marguerite yanked Silas up from the couch, mercilessly pushing him toward the front door.

"Don't waste your time. No matter what you do, I won't fall for you."

The door was already open, yet Silas stood his ground. "Marguerite, are you not going to give me even the slightest chance?"

Seeing this towering man with such a humble demeanor tugged at Marguerite's heartstrings.

They engaged in a silent standoff for what felt like ages before she spoke softly:

"Violet is a good woman. She doesn't deserve to be let down. So, please, just let me go."

Silas froze for a moment, his gaze fixed steadily on her.

thinking, but his eyes were a storm of emotions, pinning

breath

I who should ask you to let me go. My life was calm and predictable, with no upheavals. Without you, I'd marry Violet, raise little Margot, watch her

in turmoil. I tried to stay away, but the more I did, the stronger my curiosity grew. You're right; you can't fall for someone in three days,

I was injured, even knowing they're no good, just because I wanted to see you. So,

was rough but clear, each

a sting to her eyes,

unyielding, driven by a reckless abandon, as if

days?

couldn't wrap her mind around it, her gaze softening as she looked into Silas's

of what to say, she simply asked,

pulled his gaze away, turning his back on her. "It doesn't

strode out, quickly disappearing

weight of it all crashed down on Marguerite, leaving her

disrupted his life, but hadn't he done the same

and devoid of hope, a state

never considered opening her heart

then Silas