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?"

mug of hot water. "And how exactly would you have liked me to explain

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

her, binding her tight. She owed Maurice her

she felt cornered, she just couldn't bring herself

end up with any lingering health problems because of this, I'll

rest of my life in this hospital

"Yes," she answered softly.

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

but Marguerite felt a chill crawl

trapped-smothered

up. "I need to step out for a

read her mind, Maurice reached out and grabbed her wrist. "If

were hurt because of me. If I don't come back, who else will

please him. Only then did

mystery-it was Blue Ridge

see Silas. She was coming for

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