Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 889

In that instant, Marguerite's heart felt like it was packed with a dozen little bunnies, thumping and leaping wildly inside her chest.

Did Maurice just fall out of bed?

His wounds hadn't even healed yet-this couldn't be happening.

"Where are you right now? How is he?" she demanded.

Laura's voice trembled so badly it was barely recognizable. "I'm standing outside the room-I don't dare go in. The doctor's stitching up Mr. Winston."

"Don't panic. I'll be there right away."

Marguerite ended the call and turned to Chuck. "Take me to the hospital, now."

Hayes immediately clung to Marguerite's hand, his little fingers tightening with worry. "Mommy, are you going to see that awful Uncle Maurice again? Aren't you afraid Aunt and Uncle will be mad?"

Marguerite squeezed his hand gently. "Something urgent came up. I'll be back before you know it."

She hopped into the front passenger seat, and Chuck sped off, tearing down the street. They reached the hospital in record time.

Chuck stayed in the car while Marguerite hurried upstairs. By the time she reached Maurice's room, Laura was nowhere to be seen.

"I told you not to come back! Don't you understand plain English?"

heard the door, sharp and angry even though he hadn't opened

"You fired Laura?"

open his eyes, surprise

wasn't up to

isn't good enough for you, then nobody is. Should

eyes locked on hers, unwavering.

hurt? You never had me running around after you before, so you

managed a laugh. "I'd never ask you to wait on me. I'd rather put up with the pain myself than see you fussing over

Marguerite had always remained unmoved. If only he'd saved those lines

Janie over to

doesn't have

I came. She's on

stiffened, the smile faltering on his lips,

must you

I'm heartless.

have any time.

and Hayes has

Kents

next couple of days. I'd need to split myself in two

offer Maurice

"Once

can help