Bride Behind the Mask novel Chapter 264

When Marguerite returned to the manor, she fell into a deep sleep that lasted from dawn to dusk, and then from dusk to dawn.

The next day, the first thing Frederick did when he woke up was to check on Marguerite. Seeing that she was still asleep, he couldn't help but feel a sense of panic.

He rushed forward, gently lifting the covers to check for any wounds on her body, especially on her arm's main artery, or any other areas that could cause significant bleeding.

He was afraid that Marguerite, overwhelmed by grief, might give up her own life to join Laverne in the afterlife.

Thankfully, it was a false alarm. There wasn't a single wound on her.

He carefully pulled the covers back up for Marguerite. Perhaps it was his rushed and domineering actions that unintentionally woke her up.

Marguerite's eyelashes fluttered, then slowly opened her eyes.

The man in front of her became clear, and Marguerite saw the worry on Frederick's face. She asked him with tired, half-closed eyes, "What's wrong?"

Frederick brushed a few strands of hair from her forehead, his voice soft as he said, "Nothing. Are you still sleepy? If so, go back to sleep."

Marguerite glanced out the window and saw that the sun was only halfway up. She asked, "How long have I slept?"

Her voice was full of exhaustion, with a hint of a sleepy lisp, making it particularly pleasant to the ear.

Frederick smiled, tucking her in and said, "Not long. Go back to sleep. When you wake up, have Sadie make you something to eat. I have to go out, but I'll be back shortly."

Marguerite nodded obediently, "Okay."

Frederick's gaze lingered on her a moment longer before he reluctantly left.

Half an hour later, Frederick was at the Stonebridge Memorial Hospital.

In the director's office.

Laverne’s death report and cause of death had been finalized and handed to Frederick.

Sitting beside him was the hospital director, and standing in front of him were Jimmy, the doctor who administered the medication to Laverne, and a nurse.