Chapter 569
Bride Behind The Mask
Marguerite couldnât believe what she was hearing. How could she ever say such a thing to a child?
Even if she despised Yuna, she would never hurt a child!
But when Manley told Teresa and Hayes what he believed, they couldnât stay calm.
Teresa looked from her mom to Frederick, her face a picture of shock.
âHayesâ daddy, you were married to my mom?â she asked.
But her mom had always told her that they were just boyfriend and girlfriend. Even though she was only three years old, she knew there was a difference between dating and marriage!
She had seen it all on TV dramas!
Hayes was just as puzzled, looking innocently at Frederick, desperate for some clarity, âAre youâ¦
now⦠divorced?â
The relentless questioning from the youngsters was enough to make Frederickâs head spin.
He had always believed in Marguerite.
But now that Manley had mentioned a marriage from three years ago, Frederick hesitated! He had never mentioned this to Manley or Hayes before. If Marguerite hadnât deliberately revealed it, how could Manley possibly know? And for a moment, he had even doubted Yuna.
But soon, that confusion vanished as quickly as it had come. Yuna was a woman so keen on the Mrs.
Winston title, so how could she reveal his marriage with Marguerite?
Especially not in front of Manley and Hayes.
He realized he had been wrong to doubt her.
Frederickâs anger flared, his deep eyes flashing with uncontainable fury.
Marguerite felt the full force of his anger and resentment wound tightly around her heart.
Suddenly on the verge of tears, she spoke with a choked voice, yet holding back, âThink what you want, I donât mind. But for the trust you had in me yesterday, Iâll always be thankful.â
âThankful? You think you have the right to say that?â His tone was calm but terrifying.
Upon hearing this, Yuna rushed to cling to Frederick, pressing her body against him, âFreddie, I knew you would believe our son! Marguerite is nothing but a witch, leading Maurice astray, and now sheâs trying to bewitch you!
Freddie, you canât let her get away with this! She hurt Manley, she deserves to rot in hell Yundâs eyes blazed with a venomous rage. But Frederickâs disappointment in Marguerite didnât mean he was willing to give Yuna any more attention.
Disgusted, he pushed her away and turned to order the butler, âSadie, call the family doctor for a full examination. If anything is wrong with Manley, I will hold you responsible His last words were aimed directly at Marguerite, delivered with chilling precision.
Sadie, shaken, quickly turned to call the doctor Marguerite faced Frederickâs gaze, defiant and honest. Even as her eyes turned red with unshed tears, she stood tall and resolute, not allowing herself to cry He might not trust her, which she could understand given the evidence pointing at her. It was only natural for him to be angry Yet, Marguerite couldnât help but feel a deep sense of loss.
The love she sought was not a simple exchange of affection.
She craved a biased devotion, the kind where even if the whole world was against hep there would be one person who would stand unwaveringly by her side, providing her with strength and protection.â
But how could Frederick offer her such devotion when he wouldnât even admit to love?
It seemed they were star-crossed, fated to meet but destined to part Marguerite withdrew her gaze and turned to leave, her disappointment palpable She didnât see Yunaâs triumphant smirk behind her back.
Fortune favors the bold, indeed! The night before, facing Maurice, she had hesitated to go through with her plan. Now, it seemed her ruthlessness had paid off!
Sure, Maurice had been hurt, but she had regained some ground with Freddie.
Though he hadnât punished Marguerite immediately, the disappointment was there, and he needed time. Thatâs okay! Once Freddieâs anger cooled, Marguerite would be finished!
Yuna thought to herself, smiling with malicious glee, oblivious to the pain Maurice was suffering behind herâ¦