Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 854

Chapter 857

Marguerite's heart lurched. Instinctively, she clutched the edge of the velvet curtain and snapped, "Don't come in! I'm not dressed."

Maurice hesitated outside, sounding both exasperated and helpless. “Alright, I won't come in. Just tell me are you hurt?"

Marguerite glanced at Silas's forearm. The bloody imprint of teeth was stark and horrifying.

She turned away, voice flat. "I'm fine. I'll be out soon."

"Okay. I'll wait for you in the lobby."

Only after Maurice's footsteps faded did Marguerite look back at Silas.

His face was calm, as if the ugly wound on his arm didn't even exist.

But Marguerite knew all too well just how much pain she was in.

"The wedding's tomorrow," she said quietly. "Can you just stop coming to see me?"

"I'll leave as soon as I finish," Silas replied.

"Then make it quick."

Her cool, distant gaze wounded him, but his eyes were still earnest, burning with hope. "I'll wait for you tomorrow."

going. And if I do, it'll only be to wish Claire well.

Radiance is my life's work. Do you really think I'd throw everything away for a

with his injured arm, he gently cupped her face, his thumb brushing away the last

suit laid out nearby. His voice was soft.

was a force to be reckoned with in

woman who didn't need to hide behind a façade

loved didn't have to pretend. She just had to be herself, and that was

if she'd give him that chance

him. Only after his footsteps faded did Marguerite's strength

was in turmoil

Ten minutes later.

stepped out of

Silas

the box with

reached

the trunk.

his arm, but

wants you to come over for dinner tonight. How about we stop by the grocery store? Is there

he pressed the car

that supposed to

go

face. "Why the hospital again? Are

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