Bride Behind the Mask novel Chapter 383

Frederick's eyes were like the vast ocean, filled with a depth that Marguerite couldn't quite comprehend. A flutter of unease stirred in her chest, feeling the burning intensity of Frederick's gaze making her feel out of sorts.

She quickly averted her gaze, preparing to bury herself in peeling the shrimp, using the meal as a distraction. However, Maurice pushed a plate of already peeled shrimp towards her, gently asking, "Do you want some vinegar and lemon zest?"

Confusion flashed in Marguerite's bright, stunning eyes. She shook her head, "No, thank you."

The atmosphere was strangely oppressive, a peculiar silence hung on the table.

Inappropriately, a voice rang out, "Freddie, I want some shrimp, will you peel some for me?"

Frederick's voice was more terrifying than that of a devil's, "Can't you do it yourself?"

Yuna was persistent, "Then let me do it for you, open your mouth, ah---"

Both Marguerite and Maurice were speechless, while the indignant Teresa and clueless Hayes were stunned.

Unexpectedly, Marguerite found herself plunged into an environment of open and secret rivalry.

What she didn't know was that she wasn't the only one feeling uncomfortable, so was Jocelyn!

As the only elder present, she could only look helplessly between Marguerite and Frederick, her discomfort hidden behind her soup bowl.

Whether it was Marguerite or Frederick, they were both too young. Their way of dealing with romantic rivals seemed childish in her eyes. Both were trying to make the other jealous, to gauge whether they still had a place in the other's heart.

But it also proved the saying, 'no rain, no rainbow'.

Only through trials, misunderstandings, and hardships can one understand the preciousness of love and cherish it more.

The worldly Jocelyn saw life very clearly, but little Teresa wasn't so composed.