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.

was fuming, her heart filled with both hatred and pain. “Mom, Hanley’s

now on, the Lockwood family

last night, Marguerite might have mistakenly entered the room and confused Frederick for Hanley. That was

person Frederick wanted to

secret from being discovered, Marguerite had to wear the mask and

parents in disbelief, crying out, “Mom, Dad, I’m your daughter too. Why are you treating me

our casino business be in decline? Your face is

were bulging out of

felt completely dead inside. “What if I don’t

pushed Marguerite aside, walked straight to her

you don’t wear the mask, your grandma’s death will be

as if

mother–in–law. How could you do such a thing?” Marguerite asked Ablett

girl, if you don’t wear the mask, you’ll

felt weak,

were not human, they

be so cold and

I’ll count to three. If you don’t put it on,

chin, her eyes

was filled with despair

trembling hands, she put on

of

her grandma’s side. Looking at her sleeping

me to find a way to cure your illness. Then we can leave this city forever.” Wiping away her tears, Marguerite hurried downstairs and found the luxurious car mentioned in the mysterious

as soon as she sat in the back seat, before even getting a good look at the driver, she

an hour later, in