Bride Behind the Mask novel Chapter 468

In an instant, the chatter ceased, and the living room plunged into a silence as deep as the grave.

Yuna was the first to snap out of it. Her eyes, filled with ferocity and jealousy, locked onto Marguerite, who was cradling Manley like a protective mother hen.

Marguerite, that wench! She'd been cozying up to Hayes and now she was making moves on Manley? Damn her!

Yuna's legs powered her forward as she lunged to snatch Manley from Marguerite's embrace.

"Marguerite, you venomous witch! What did you do to my Manley? If he's hurt, I swear you'll pay with your life!"

Yuna's voice was screaming viciously and raised her hand, but Maurice stepped in front of Marguerite, catching Yuna's flailing hands.

"Mr. Maurice! Marguerite hurt Manley, how can you stand by her?"

Maurice's tone was unapologetically blunt, "Did you see her harm Manley? I have no interest in your past spats, but if you bully her in my presence, you'll have me to reckon with."

Even Yuna, with all her bluster, dared not challenge Maurice and reluctantly clamped her mouth shut.

Meanwhile, Frederick made a beeline for Manley, but Maurice blocked him, issuing a stern warning, "Control your woman."

Anger sparked in Frederick's eyes as he swatted Maurice's hand away and scooped Manley from Marguerite's arms.

"What are you waiting for?! Call the doctor!" he thundered, his voice like a clap of thunder.

The servants, nearly scared out of their wits, fumbled for their phones in a panic.

"No need! I am a doctor." That was Maurice speaking.

Truth be told, Frederick would rather have the devil himself treat Manley than his lifelong rival, Maurice. But with the family doctor living near the Winston estate unable to make it due to the stormy weather, Frederick had no choice but to compromise for Manley's sake.