Bride Behind The Mask Novel

Marguerite shivered involuntarily.

Maurice’s voice was calm, a gentle smile playing on his lips, but it sent a chill down her spine.

Her weakness, it seemed, was well and truly in Maurice’s grasp.

Even if she wanted to resist, she was powerless to do so.

Nobody knew better than Maurice how important their lost son was to her.

That’s why he could threaten her so blatantly.

After speaking, he straightened up, his smile as warm as a spring breeze. His cold fingertips gently traced the curve of her earlobe, he nodded in satisfaction and spoke again. “Stay at home and wait for news from our son, okay?”

Maurice gently patted Marguerite’s shoulder, a loving gesture before preparing to leave.

As he turned to go, he unexpectedly locked eyes with Frederick.

Frederick returned to the living room, seemingly about to leave the house. Maurice once again placed his arm around Marguerite’s shoulder and nodded at Frederick as a form of greeting.

She noticed that Frederick always looked exceptionally dashing. He had changed into a navy–blue suit with a camel overcoat, looking as handsome as a lead actor from a

away. But by the time she had done so, Frederick had already

her

longer loved her, so why was she hoping to see jealousy in his eyes? This realization hurt Marguerite deeply. After Maurice left. Marguerite saw the three little ones

Manley was

go upstairs to find Jocelyn, but she unexpectedly

from the spiral staircase, still dressed in her pearls

Marguerite, she lifted her chin in a commanding manner, “Marguerite, get ready. I am going to

was surprised by her invitation.

Marguerite quickly realized Lisette was trying to pull

all Jocelyn was back, and Lisette viewed

Marguerite, at least Marguerite had had a child with Maurice, so it was more advantageous to win Marguerite over. But Marguerite was not

politely declined, “Sorry, I’m not going anywhere.

said. “What’s your deal? The butler can take care

“No one can take

out of nowhere and quickly flattered Lisette, “Lisette, I’m free today, let me

Yuna a surprised look, and alter a