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?"

him a mug of hot water. "And how

"Don't you already know what I

She owed Maurice

she felt cornered, she just couldn't bring herself to

Marguerite said, “Maurice, you saved me, and I am truly grateful. If you end up with any lingering health problems because of this, I'll take care of you. But I need to make something clear: this kind of gratitude isn't the

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

"Yes," she answered softly.

to regret not blocking the bullet with my legs instead of my shoulder. If I'd ended up paralyzed, you'd have

was light, almost joking, but Marguerite felt a chill crawl

felt trapped-smothered by

she stood up. "I need to step out for

reached out and grabbed her wrist.

If I

Only then did he slowly let

destination wasn't a mystery-it was Blue Ridge

herself, to see Silas. She

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