Chapter 274
Bride Behind The Mask
After spending the entire night cradled in Frederickâs arms, Marguerite enjoyed a long, restful sleep â a rarity for her When the awoke, it was already seven in the moming and Frederick was nowhere to be found With only half an hour left before she had to head to the funeral home to continue making arrangements, she hurriedly freshened up and made her way downstairs. To her surprise, she found Frederick in the kitchen, an apron wrapped around his waist.
Was she seeing things? Frederick was making breakfast!
The sight was so shocking that she felt as if sheâd been hit by thunder At that moment, Sadie was setting a tray of freshly baked croissants on the table.
Margueriteâs gaze swept over the breakfast spread it looked good, but would it taste good?
âGood moming, maâam Fancy Irying some of Mr. Winstonâs cooking? He worked hard this time.â
Marguerite was rather taken aback. She sat down with a stunned look on her face and whispered to Sadie, âIs he okay? He seems. different.â
Sadie chuckled quietly, leaning in to reply in a whisper âYouâre not the only one who thinks so. He woke up even earlier than the cook. By the time we arrived, he was already cookingâ
This was all too strange. It seemed Frederick was really affected by something Is this his first time cooking?â
Sadie glanced at the kitchen and nodded gravely, âIt isâ
Marguente pulled a face. âSo, is this food safe to eat?â
Sadie chuckled again, avoiding a direct answer. âMaâam, itâs Mr. Winstonâs first time in the kitchen.
Maybe you could give him some encouragement.â Marguente looked as if sheâd been struck by lightning âI filtryâ
As they were talking. Frederick emerged from the kitchen with the last dish and placed it on the table.
His gaze landed on the two women who were whispering Sadie straightened up immediately, falling silent and taking her place in line with the other household staff.
Marguerite looked up and was instantly captivated by the man standing before her Despite the incongruity of the apron, Frederick was undeniably handsome. His every move radiated an aura of sophistication and charm.
âArenât you eating?â He asked, his gaze questioning as he noted her untouched plate.
Marguerite forced a smile. âI was wailing for you.â
Frederick removed his apron with a suave motion and settled into the head of the table. He watched Marguerite with folded arms, then glanced pointedly at the breakfast spread Marguente was speechless. Was he using her as a food taster?
She tentatively picked up a piece of French toast and took a bite. It was surprisingly good â the creamy flavour mixed with the sweet syrup.
Frederick observed her reaction, then nodded in satisfaction and began to eat The French toast, eggs, bacons.. everything received high praise from Marguerite She had never imagined that Frederick had such culinary potential.
In the days following her grandmotherâs death, Marguerite had lost her appetite. But now, she found herself eating heartily, too preoccupied with the food to engage in conversation.
Frederickâs voice broke the silence, carrying a hint of curiosity. âMarguerite, how do women like to be confessed to?â
Caught off guard, Marguerite paused in her eating. Thinking of the romantic scenes in TV dramas, she said, âThe grander, the better, I suppose.â
âA public surpose?â
âPerhaps. Anyway Yuna would love it.â
With a glimmer of melancholy in her eyes, Marguerite finished her sentence.
The day of her divorce from Frederick was drawing near. The mention of a confession at this time could only mean one thing â Frederick was planning a surprise for Yuna Frederick failed to notice the complexity of Margueriteâs emotions. He looked at her, his eyes serious and eamest. âWhat about you? Do you like it?â