Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 823

Half an hour later.

Two bodyguards drove Margot to school. She stumbled out of the car, feeling like a zombie, her mind clouded by an overwhelming fear that seemed all too familiar. It was as if she was reliving the nightmare from six months ago.

Her body trembled, and a chill spread through her feet as she walked towards the school entrance. It was there she spotted Marguerite emerging from the building. The moment Marguerite saw Margot, she rushed over, concern etched on her face.

Margot's nerves tightened again, and she instinctively glanced over her shoulder. The bodyguards' car was already gone, but her anxiety didn't fade.

"Weren't you supposed to wait for me to pick you up? Why did you sneak out on your own? I just looked all over the school for you..." Marguerite's words stopped abruptly.

As she got closer, Marguerite noticed the bruise on Margot's forehead and saw her shaking like a leaf.

She immediately pulled Margot into a comforting hug, asking urgently, "What happened? Did someone hurt you?"

out. Being held by Marguerite felt like being back in her mother's arms, a safe haven for her troubled heart. She was safe

for her. "Margot, who bullied you? Tell me, and I'll handle it! Was it

often left out because she was a bit different,

that thought, Marguerite took Margot's hand,

her hand back, shaking her head frantically. "It wasn't the preschool kids,

gently squeezed her trembling shoulder. Clearly, she'd been through

tell Auntie what happened,

unable to speak. Whether it was her, the woman she couldn't call 'Mom,' or

gasped for breath, crying even harder, "No one bullied me. I just fell on my way out, and it

one's tear-streaked face

hurt anywhere