Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 882

Half an hour later, Cresthaven Hospital.

Marguerite had just returned from seeing Violet and was helping the nurse change the dressing on Maurice's gunshot wound when Miley and Robert burst in, Hayes trailing behind them-apparently bumped into in the lobby.

Robert's face was its usual calm, but Miley radiated hostility; her scowl was thunderous, as if she was counting down the seconds before tearing Maurice limb from limb.

Sensing the tension, the nurse finished up quickly and made a hasty exit.

Marguerite was surprised to see Hayes in tow with the pair and stood up, asking,

"Why didn't you let me know you were coming?"

Miley nearly exploded. "Would you have let me come if I'd told you?"

She had a point.

Marguerite was well aware that Miley despised the fact that she was looking after Maurice at the hospital. If Miley had called ahead, Marguerite would probably have found some excuse to keep her away, just to avoid a scene.

meaningful look and lowered her

can talk about this at

dragged a chair over, and sat at the foot of Maurice's bed with Hayes in her arms, assuming the air of a matriarch

bullied the meek and feared the strong. If Maurice weren't bedridden and Robert weren't

turned to Maurice

you

same brand

now that Marguerite is looking after

but Robert stayed

that my sister takes care of you. After all, you took a bullet for her. At home, she's always the one being pampered-she's never had to look after anyone. Even with Hayes and Manley, it's their grandmother who steps

understood the subtext perfectly. If it hadn't been for shielding Marguerite, he probably wouldn't have merited her attention,

maintained a steady

way, Ablett

been caught, and

you living alone. Once you're done here, pack up at the apartment and come home