Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 856

Marguerite's face fell in an instant.

She could brush off those words coming from anyone else, but she never imagined she'd hear them from Violet.

Violet had been by her side for over half a year, knowing all her habits, all her heartbreaks. Frankly, aside from Miley, no one in the world understood her better. She couldn't keep up the pretense any longer; her expression darkened.

"You, of all people, should know what happened between me and Maurice. You know how much I hate him. Have you lost your mind over this new boyfriend of yours?"

Marguerite's anger left Violet stunned, her eyes wide with shock, quickly clouded with hurt.

"I'm sorry, Marguerite, I didn't mean it like that. I just wanted someone to look after you, that's all. Please, forgive me?"

"I can take care of myself. I don't need a man."

"I know, I know! Please, Marguerite, don't be mad at me. I'm so sorry!"

still felt a knot in her chest, but Violet's apology was genuine—almost pitifully so.

irritation and sighed. "Fine. I know you meant well. Just...

a mock oath. "I promise, never again! Anyway, Marguerite, my wedding dress needs adjustments and

before turning and picking

started unbuttoning her shirt in the changing room, fingers tired and distracted, when suddenly the curtain was yanked aside

stood right in front of

froze for a split second, then hastily pulled her shirt closed and pressed an arm protectively to

"You-!"

shout, Silas's broad hand clamped

eyes blazed with panic and anger as

until she stopped

so close she could feel the heat radiating from him, making it hard to breathe. When he

finish. Marguerite

didn't make a sound, his jaw clenched tight against