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?"

poured him a mug of hot water. "And how exactly would you

already know what I want you

owed Maurice her life, and right now, he was making the most of that advantage.

she just couldn't bring herself to snap at

up with any lingering health problems because of this, I'll take care of you. But I need to make something clear: this kind

what he wanted. "If I spent the rest of my

"Yes," she answered softly.

instead of my shoulder.

light, almost joking, but Marguerite felt a chill

trapped-smothered by invisible

up. "I need to step out for a

he could read her mind, Maurice reached out and grabbed her wrist.

took a long breath. "You were hurt because of me. If

please him. Only

destination wasn't a mystery-it

see Silas. She was coming

married Violet; they were husband and wife now. Honestly, Marguerite didn't know