Chapter 246
Bride Behind The Mask
Marguerite rubbed her nead, blinking several times before the world carne back into focus.
It was then she realized the man holding her was a pe other than Fredericki A shiver ran down Margueriteâs spine. Why was Frederick hugging her, of all people? She dreaded the thought that this scene might only infuriate Yuna further.
She tried to squirm out of his arms, but Frederick pulled her back, âLetâs get you some first aid.â
Upon hearing this, Yuna burst into tears, âFreddie! Marguerite is trying to kill me! She wants me dead!â
Frederickâs grip on Marguerite tightened slightly, âSheâs hurt.â
Yuna stomped her foot in frustration, âIâm hurt too! Iâm hurt worse than she is! Look, just look!â
Yuna rolled up her sleeve, but even after a thorough search, she could find no injuries on her arm.
Marguerite had to admit, Yuna was tough. Despite their recent brawl, not a scratch could be found on her.
But where was her injury?
Marguerite furrowed her brows as a dull pain throbbed at the back of her head, invading her brain. She reached back to touch it, wincing at the sizable lump.
Frederick guided Marguerite towards the exit, with Yunaâs voice trailing behind theni, âFreddie, where are you going?*
Frederick turned to one of the nurses, âTake good care of her, Iâll be right back!
âYes, Mr. Winston!â
Frederick led Marguerite to a treatment room to tend to her injury. With no cuts to treat, they could only apply an ice pack to soothe the swelling. Marguerite sat in the cold, sterile room, letting Frederick press an ice pack to the lump.
âWhat happened?â
Caught off guard, Marguerite didnât know how to explain. She remained silent, her face somber.
One of the nurses whoâd followed them thought Frederick was addressing her. Without a second thought, she answered, âMr. Winston, Ms. Yuna and Ms Lockwood got into an argument, and then they started fighting.â
Marguerite shot her a look, her tone sharp, âYou saw everything from outside, and you didnât think to step in?â
The nurse shrunk back, stuttering, â1⦠I didnât dareâ¦â
Marguerite sighed. Yuna was intimidating, and this nurse, who took care of her on a daily basis, would know that better than anyone. It was understandable that she was too afraid to intervene.
âWhat did you say to her?â
Marguerite stiffened slightly, a hint of guilt creeping into her voice, âNothing much.â
âMarguerite, Frederickâs tone was a warning.
Marguerite sighed deeply, forced to admit, âI told her Iâm your wife.â
âAnything else?â
âNothing else. But I repeated it three times.â
Marguerite could feel Frederickâs body go tense behind her, but she couldnât see his face to gauge his reaction.
is that how you truly feel?â
Marguerite was confused, âWhat do you mean?â
âDo you truly consider yourself my wife?â
Marguente felt a mix of emotions, but she stuck to her lie, âOf course not. I just wanted to piss her offâ
âMarguerite, you âFrederickâs voice trailed off, his tone a mix of frustration and disappointment After a pause, he regained his composure. So, the hit you first?
âWho else? Iâm the one covered in bruises, sheâs perfectly fineâ
Upon hearing this, Frederick handed the ice pack to Marguerite and promptly headed for the exit. âStay here, Iâm going to have a word with her â
The nurse at the door looked toin. As Frederick was about to leave, she finally mustered the courage to speak up. Mr Winston, maybe itâs best if you donât confront Ms. Yuna She just found out sheâs pregnant Her emotions are trung high, itâs to be expected. If you reprimand her she might get even more upset.
And then our jobs will become a bit more difficultâ
Marquenteâs eyes widened at the news her mind buzzng louder than when Yuna had hit her with the thermos.
What did she just hear?
The nurse said Yuna was pregnant ?