Bride behind the mask novel (Marguerite) novel Chapter 675

This winter felt endlessly long, as if the universe itself was throwing a tantrum, painting Stonebridge City white with snow for three straight days.

Once the snow ceased, word came from the local police that Penelope's case was being temporarily treated as a missing person's case. No sign of her, yet a funeral was still a must.

On the first day of the wake, the funeral home was bustling, drawing almost the entire elite of Stonebridge City. Marguerite scanned the crowd but couldn't spot Hackett. Miley, guiding Marguerite through the throng, whispered, "Hackett's in denial about his mother's passing, refusing to have a funeral. But Robert, he's more grounded, ready to move on. He's the one who arranged all this; Hackett didn't show."

After putting a black armband on Marguerite, Yuna appeared out of nowhere, fury written all over her face. "Marguerite! What right do you have to be here? Black armbands are for family only. Who do you think you are? Get lost!"

Yuna reached for Marguerite's armband, but Robert, who was welcoming guests, quickly intervened, scolding Yuna in a hushed tone, "Must you make a scene in front of mom?"

Robert looked worn, his usually clean-shaven face now sporting a stubble, his voice hoarse and lifeless. Yuna, fuming, insisted, "The black armband is for family!"

"And you're fighting over a piece of cloth? Marguerite is practically mom's goddaughter, she's no threat to your inheritance," Robert retorted coldly, baffling Marguerite.

"If you don't want everyone to know what you've been up to since mom passed, maybe light a candle for her in peace."

Yuna, effectively threatened, stormed off after shooting Marguerite a venomous look. Robert then turned to Marguerite, his tone softening, "You alright?"