Bride Behind The Mask Novel

Chapter 4

To save her grandma, Marguerite was willing to pay a huge price. She would do anything.

But getting married was hard for her. She hesitated, “I don’t have enough identification.“–

“I’ve taken care of it for you,” the voice on the other end said “My guy is waiting for you at the hospital entrance. The last two digits of the license plate are 25 Come down now.”

Marguerite hung up the phone, her mind foggy.

With just a few words, had she entrusted her life to a stranger?

But who was this Frederick? Why was he so keen on marrying her?

Marguerite was puzzled.

But she couldn’t afford to ponder these questions. Her grandma’s life was at stake.

She took one last look at her unconscious grandma in the hospital room, then made up her mind and left.

But just as she was about to step out, Zoe and Ablett appeared in front of her, blocking her way.

Marguerite’s heart leapt. “Mom, Dad, have you decided to save grandma?”

If Zoe and Ablett were willing to save grandma, she wouldn’t have to marry this stranger called Frederick.

But Zoe slapped Marguerite across the face. The burning pain seared across her cheek.

“Dream on! Do you know that Yuna was almost taken away by Hanley because of you? You should be with Hanley, not causing us trouble, you wretch! Put this mask on!”

Zoe tossed a human–skin mask at Marguerite.

“Mom, Hanley’s debt is yours, not

it back to Marguerite. “From now on, the Lockwood family only has one daughter, Yuna. You shouldn’t look

mistakenly entered the room and confused Frederick for Hanley. That was why that

Frederick wanted to marry was actually Marguerite, not

secret from being discovered, Marguerite had to wear the mask and never let Frederick find

parents in disbelief, crying out, “Mom, Dad, I’m your

I don’t have a daughter like you! If it weren’t for your inauspicious birth, would our casino business be

eyes were bulging out of

herself out, felt completely dead

to her grandma’s bed,

your grandma’s breathing tube right now! If you don’t wear the mask, your grandma’s death will be on your

mind went blank, as if she

such a thing?” Marguerite asked Ablett anxiously, “Dad, she’s your

down on Marguerite’s shoulder, angrily retorting, “You heartless girl, if you don’t wear the mask, you’ll be the one who kills your

weak,

were not human, they

world be so

count to three. If you don’t

arrogantly lifted her chin, her eyes threatening,

it!” Marguerite’s voice was filled with

put on the

of

to her grandma’s side. Looking at

you. Please wait for me, wait for me to find a way to cure your illness. Then we can leave this

before even getting a good look at

hour later, in