Bride Behind the Mask novel Chapter 272

Frederick returned straight to the church from Brightwater Cove, and everyone was occupied until late into the night before they could head home.

Marguerite was still sleeping in Laverne's room, with Frederick lying next to her, a small gap always maintained between them.

Marguerite didn't say anything, her eyes glazed as she stared at the ceiling.

Frederick turned on his side, looking at Marguerite's modest profile through the moonlight, and softly whispered, "Marguerite, tell me about your childhood."

Marguerite turned her gaze towards Frederick, a fleeting emotion passing through her eyes before she turned back to stare at the ceiling once again.

Her thoughts gradually drifted back to the past.

"When I was a child... life wasn’t easy. I was constantly sick and the neighborhood kids would ridicule me for not having parents. Whenever that happened, grandma would always jump in to defend me.

Did you know, grandma's character isn't what you think. She was hardworking and patient. She often told me, 'patience is a virtue, Marguerite'.

She told me that there are too many wicked people in the world, and instead of confronting them, it was better to swallow my pride and endure. At least, they might spare you if they perceived you as weak."

Marguerite took Laverne's words to heart and did just as she advised. But she later realized that endless patience only emboldened the bullies.

After all, cruel people are heartless, like Zoe, like Yuna.

So, when dealing with the Lockwood family, Marguerite learned to resist.

She could bear her own grievances, but if it involved her grandma, she would fight to the death.

Even if she had to sacrifice her own dignity, threaten with her own life, she would do everything to protect her grandma.

But this time, she failed. She lost her loved one forever.

Frederick watched Marguerite silently, suddenly understanding the core of her character. He always thought she was too cold, as if nothing could stir her emotions.

Little did he know, she was just enduring.