Bride Behind The Mask Novel

Chapter 597

Frederick’s fury hit its zenith, his eyes casting a dark glare at Yuna as he scrutinized every flicker of emotion across her face.

Penelope was a bundle of nerves, her emotions a rollercoaster ride.

While her daughter’s return brought her joy, she couldn’t overlook Yuna’s behavior.

She wasn’t as dim-witted as Hackett, nor would she lose her wits over this.

Deep down, she suspected that Yuna was more likely to be the meddler.

Yet, because Yuna was her own flesh and blood, Penelope chose to turn a blind eye.

She longed to reserve that special place in her heart for Marguerite, but with the DNA test in hand, she couldn’t deny the blood connection with Yuna.

All she could do was step in to defuse the situation, her tone soft and soothing as she looked at Frederick and said, “Frederick, Marguerite, I’m terribly sorry for the troùble. Since this has all been a big misunderstanding, I ask you both to let bygones be bygones for my sake.”

seemed nonchalant; after all, the mess didn’t concern her. As long as her innocence was proven, whatever

next to Marguerite, her voice sharp

was shell-shocked, her rebellious streak flaring

that harlot? Why should she?

Marguerite worthy of her

Penelope and could only cast a pitiful look at Hackett, hoping he’d have

and rebuked Penelope, “Why should Yuna apologize to Marguerite? Yuna hasn’t done a single thing wrong! If it’s all been a mix-up,

with indignation, insisted that wrongs must be righted, even if Yuna

drugged him. If we don’t apologize after slinging mud at Marguerite repeatedly,

feared his wife’s wrath and could only offer an apologetic glance at Yuna.

teary eyes, “Mom, I really don’t think I did anything wrong. If someone drugged me or my brother, you’d be suspicious too, right? I’m not

grabbed Yuna by the collar and pulled her close, whispering a threat in her ear, “Do you really think I’m clueless? I’m offering you a way out with this apology. If you’d rather face a worse fate,

in disbelief as she looked at Penelope.