Bride Behind The Mask Novel

Chapter 449

The words had barely left Marguerite’s lips before she found herself unable to meet

Frederick’s gaze.

It wasn’t like she had wanted to spill the beans. But the situation had been dire; she wasn’t able to remove the bullet herself, so she had no choice but to ask for Chuck’s help.

Yet, the anticipated scolding never came. Instead, she heard Frederick’s pain–filled voice interspersed with heavy breaths, “He’s fine.”

Good, when Chuck arrived, he would be able to take over the situation.

Relieved, Marguerite fetched a wet wipe to clean the blood from Hayes‘ face. But Hayes was still caught in the throes of fear, his eyes, wide and frightened.

Marguerite’s heart softened. She sat down on the couch, pulling the little boy into her lap, her voice gentle as she reassured him, “It’s okay. See how brave your daddy is? He didn’t even cry out in pain, did he? You must be brave too, like your daddy!”

Hayes shivered, his little nose turning red from crying, whimpering, “I’m scared… I’m scared…”

His childish voice was so soft, it’s breaking Marguerite’s heart.

Holding him close, she patted his back gently, just like comforting a baby, whispering, “Don’t be scared, Hayes, you’re the bravest…”

he held the bullet Marguerite had managed to extract. His gaze, however, was locked onto the

reminded

a true mother and son,

entranced, until Marguerite suddenly met his gaze. Their eyes locked

it was the intensity of his gaze that caused Marguerite to flinch, a sudden sense

subconsciously asking,

been unconscious at the wheel,

hoarse as he retorted, “I drove! What, did you

“You drove back?”

Chapter 449

“Yeah.”

Frederick, in such a grave

determination did that

respect. But more than that, she felt a

on the brink of death, covered

been so terrified of

Chuck arrived,

instructions clear and concise, “Check the bullet

the security footage from the