Bride behind the mask novel (Marguerite)
Chapter 264

Chapter 264

When Marguente 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 Marquente. 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 Marguente, 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 Marguente. Perhaps it was his rushed and domineering actions that unintentionally woke her up.

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

The man in front of her became clear, and Marguente 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."

Marguente 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"

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

Half an hour later, Fredenck 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 Laveme, and a nurse. Jimmy was visibly shaken, his glasses askew The autopsy report showed no anomalies Laverne died from anaphylaxis caused by eating a mango.

But Frederick had a hunch that there was more to Jimmy than met the eye

"Why did you choose to administer the medication instead of using an enema? You better give me a reasonable explanation"

Fredenck's imposing presence left Jimmy frozen in fear, his mind buzzing and unable to hear Frederick's question

The nurse next to him nudged him, "Answer him, Dr Jimmy! Mr Winston is asking you a question!"

Jimmy snapped back, his eyes darting to Frederick, "What? What did you ask, Mr. Winston?"

Fredenck remained silent, his aura becoming even more oppressive.

Chuck quickly said. "Mr. Winston asked you why you chose to administer medication instead of using an enema. You must've known the medication contained a special ingredient!" Jimmy swallowed hard, stuttering his response

1. I thought the enema might be too harsh for the old lady. So, I chose to administer the medication"

Jimmy quickly added, "After, I specifically told her granddaughter not to let her eat anything, especially mangoes. I did' Laune can prove it for me. She was night there when I said it!"

The nurse named Laune nodded in agreement, "He did! I can testify! And the medication requires special authorization. Jimmy had it authorized before using it. It can be checked in the hospital system!" Upon hearing this, the director immediately began to browse the system.

Within three minutes, he found the approval and turned the screen to Frederick, "As you can see. Mr Winston, Jimmy did have it authorized"

Frederick glanced at the screen, weighing the heavy file in his hand.

If the doctor had indeed wamed Marguente, why did Laverne still eat the mango?

Could it be that her death was really an accident?

Fredenck closed the file with a puzzled look, ordering in a cold voice. "Chuck, arrange for the funeral after a few days of mourning period"