Bride Behind the Mask novel Chapter 199

"Ma'am, what are you implying?"

Jocelyn gently rubbed Marguerite's fingers with a soft, yet firm grip, transmitting an unspoken strength, "I'm sorry that you can't be my daughter-in-law. If circumstances were different, you would have been my pick. So Marguerite, don't blame yourself. Life doesn't always go the way we want it to. This bracelet is my most precious possession. I'm giving it to you as a form of compensation. Please, accept it."

After saying her piece, Jocelyn cleaned her hands on a napkin, rose from her seat and smiled at Marguerite. "I've said all I came to say. I must return to the hospital."

Marguerite, still trying to comprehend Jocelyn's words, stood there in a daze, watching Jocelyn leave the restaurant without even uttering a goodbye. She touched the bracelet on her wrist, her gaze fixed on the dishes spread out on the table before her, their taste lost on her.

She signaled the waiter and muttered, "Check, please."

"Ma'am, the lady who was with you has already paid the bill," the waiter informed her.

Marguerite, finding no reason to stay any longer, left the Mystic Table and hopped on a bus to Miley's place. She told Miley everything about her meeting with Jocelyn. Miley, being the gossip enthusiast she was, listened with rapt attention.

"What's up with Mr. Winston's mom? She says she doesn't support you but leaves her family heirloom for you. What's that all about?"

Marguerite sighed, "She said it's a compensation."

"Compensation? That's quite a valuable compensation! Usually, heirlooms like these are passed down to daughters or daughters-in-law. She gave it straight to you! Maybe you should try harder? I don't think Mr. Winston's mom is completely against you. After all, she gave you her bracelet. She must approve of you in some way."

Miley analyzed the situation excitedly, noticing Marguerite's silence, she grew a bit worried.

"Marguerite, are you even listening? What are you thinking?"

Marguerite shook her head, her mind in turmoil, "It's a strange feeling. I used to be confused about my feelings for Frederick, but after what Jocelyn said about him today, I feel really bad for him. Am I falling for him?"