Bride Behind the Mask novel Chapter 281

Ten minutes later, the funeral commenced on schedule.

A few workers gently lowered Laverne's crystal coffin into the grave, carefully arranging the mementos on top of the casket lid.

The officiant mumbled words that Marguerite couldn't understand, but she knew they were wishes of goodwill towards her grandmother.

Tears welled up in her eyes, but she didn't let them fall freely.

Yuna, on the other hand, was sobbing uncontrollably. She knelt on the grass, her cries piercing and shrill.

Frederick stayed by Marguerite's side, his arm comforting around her shoulders, whispering, "If you need to cry, it's okay to let it out."

Marguerite shook her head, a determined smile on her lips, "I can't cry. Grandmother didn't like seeing me cry. Look how sunny it is today, she loved sunbathing. I believe heaven must be even more beautiful than here."

Touched by her optimism, Frederick's hand gently soothed her shoulders.

Meanwhile, Yuna watched enviously from the ground, her face distorted with jealousy.

She consoled herself, thinking Frederick was simply pitying Marguerite.

Tonight, he was going to confess his love to her, not Marguerite.

The funeral ended quickly, and guests began to disperse. Marguerite took off the gardenia from her chest and placed it on her grandmother's tombstone.

Looking at her grandmother's smiling picture, Marguerite couldn't help but smile too, "Grandma, I picked this gardenia for you from the hill behind our house this morning. You always said you preferred the countryside to the city and were disappointed the gardenias hadn't bloomed yet.

This year, they did bloom late. But, do you know why? Because they were waiting to bloom especially for you.

You go ahead to heaven and scout out the place, but don't have too much fun without me. When my time comes, I'll need you to meet me at the gates."

Marguerite's words were simple but heartfelt, leaving Miley in tears.

Robert comforted her, holding her closely and cleaning her tears.

But Marguerite's expression remained calm, just like her words.

As she stood up, Miley quickly pushed Robert away, and Marguerite said softly, "Let's go."