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.

heart filled with both hatred and pain. “Mom, Hanley’s debt is

the Lockwood family only

mistakenly entered the room and confused Frederick for Hanley.

wanted to marry was actually Marguerite, not

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

crying out, “Mom, Dad, I’m your daughter too. Why are you

you! If it weren’t for your inauspicious birth, would our casino business be in decline? Your face is mine to control,

eyes were bulging

dead inside. “What

Marguerite aside, walked straight to her grandma’s bed, and

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

this, Marguerite’s mind went blank, as if

such a thing?” Marguerite asked Ablett anxiously, “Dad,

heartless girl, if you don’t

felt weak, her worldview

two people were not

be so cold and

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

arrogantly lifted her chin, her eyes threatening,

wear it!” Marguerite’s voice was filled with despair

trembling hands, she put

two of them

side. Looking at her sleeping face, tears

for me to find a way to cure your illness. Then we can leave this city forever.” Wiping away her tears,

seat, before even getting

hour later, in the