Bride Behind The Mask Novel

Chapter 558

Marguerite couldn’t help but force a polite smile through her discomfort.

Miley’s attempts at matchmaking were about as subtle as a bull in a china shop!

This blatant attempt at setting her up could easily give the wrong impression to the man in front of her, making it seem like she was in cahoots with Miley.

Feeling a twinge of guilt and eager to prove her innocence, Marguerite leaned forward and reached out, “Hand me the ointment, I can apply it myself.”

Frederick’s gaze was distant, pondering something as he locked eyes with Marguerite for a moment. Finally, as if making up his mind, he commanded in a cool tone, “Sit tight.”

Sit tight? What did he mean by that?

Confusion swirled in Marguerite’s mind, and before she could process, she watched as Frederick pulled up a swivel chair next to her.

knee, and without

toes instinctively curl, followed by his next command, “Go close the window and set the thermostat to 77 degrees.”

before scampering off to

confusion only deepened.

to marry Yuna? Why was he fussing over her injury instead

and whether it was the heat in the room or

soothing balm into his large, firm palm, rubbed

spread through her, and she looked up cautiously at Frederick tending to her, her heart beginning to race for reasons she couldn’t fathom. But her

remembered a month ago, when Yuna was injured on the construction site, and Frederick had also

a newfound respect for Frederick. He didn’t love Yuna, yet he was still willing to care for her injuries, and even marry her.

but Miley, leaning provocatively against the desk, watched

feet, he was expected to marry her? And you’ve not only seen Marguerite’s feet but touched them, too.” Marguerite struggled