Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 874

Early the next morning, Cresthaven Hospital.

In the VIP suite, the television mounted on the wall flickered with the morning news. A polished anchorwoman was reporting on yesterday's shooting.

"Yesterday at 9:10 a.m., gunfire broke out in Emerald Mews. According to the victim, Marguerite, the incident appears to have stemmed from a personal vendetta.

A good Samaritan, Maurice, was unintentionally caught in the crossfire and is currently being treated at City General Hospital. Fortunately, as of yesterday afternoon, he is no longer in critical condition.

As for the nature of the relationship between Marguerite and Maurice, Marguerite declined to elaborate..."

Just then, a nurse wheeled in a cart with fresh bandages. "Mr. Winston, it's time to change your dressings."

Marguerite switched off the television. After the nurse finished, Maurice broke the silence. “Janie's efficient-didn't take her long to get us on TV."

Marguerite replied, "None of your staff are useless."

Maurice's gaze lingered on her. "Why didn't you clarify our so-called 'relationship' for the press?"

"And how exactly would you have liked me to

pressed, "Don't you already know what I want you to

had been thrown over her, binding her tight. She owed Maurice her life, and

she felt cornered, she just couldn't bring

health problems because of this, I'll take care of you. But I need to

I spent the rest of my life in this

"Yes," she answered softly.

instead of my shoulder. If I'd

Marguerite felt a chill

trapped-smothered

"I need to step out for a

and grabbed her wrist. "If you leave,

a long breath. "You were hurt because of me. If I don't come back, who else

answer seemed to please him. Only then

wasn't a mystery-it was Blue

see Silas.

they were husband and wife now. Honestly, Marguerite didn't know handle