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.

tell what he was thinking, but his eyes were a storm

breath coming in warm

was calm and predictable, with no upheavals. Without you, I'd marry

the moment I saw you, my mind has been 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, but I did. Does that

knowing they're no good, just because I wanted to see you. So, who is

but clear, each word striking Marguerite like

raw and unwavering confession brought a sting to her

unyielding, driven by a reckless abandon, as if

days? How could

her mind around it, her gaze softening as she looked

to say, she simply asked, "You were injured?

her. "It doesn't matter anymore. What matters is that I understand your

out, quickly disappearing from Marguerite's

all crashed down on Marguerite, leaving

his life, but hadn't he done the same

Teresa passed, her life had been stagnant and devoid of hope, a state she had no desire

considered opening her heart

Silas