Bride Behind the Mask novel Chapter 211

The taxi quickly arrived at Jocelyn's location, an upscale apartment complex.

Marguerite bought some ointment for bruises and sprains from a nearby store, then headed straight to Jocelyn's apartment according to the address she had been given.

She knocked gently on the door, and when Jocelyn opened it, Marguerite was taken aback.

Jocelyn was wearing a teal-colored dress, her exposed arms covered in bruises, and a large bump was swelling on her forehead.

"Ma'am, what happened to you?" Marguerite asked, her eyes wide in surprise.

Jocelyn sidestepped, gesturing for Marguerite to come in. "Let's talk inside. I'll get you a glass of water."

But Marguerite was not in the mood for water. She rushed forward, grabbing Jocelyn's wrist. Jocelyn flinched as if stung.

Marguerite quickly let go, looking down to see a band of purple bruising around Jocelyn's wrist.

"Don't worry about the water. Let me help you with these wounds first."

Without waiting for a response, Marguerite gently pushed Jocelyn onto the couch and sat down beside her.

The smell of the ointment was sharp and distinct. Marguerite warmed some in her hands, then began to gently apply it to Jocelyn's arm, "Ma'am, your injuries look pretty severe. I'll do what I can, but we should really take you to the hospital."

Jocelyn's voice was barely above a whisper. "I'm not going. These are just minor injuries. I'm used to it."

Marguerite looked at her in disbelief. "You are used to it? Did Mr. Powell hurt you?"

Accidental injuries were one thing, but habitual ones were cause for concern.

Marguerite had met Mr. Powell twice, and both times he had glared at her. The last time, at the hospital, he had even lashed out at her with his cane. He definitely had a violent streak.

But Jocelyn shook her head. "It wasn't him."

"It wasn't him?" Marguerite was taken aback, then blurted out a name. "Was it Lisette?"

Jocelyn didn't deny it, just gave a faint smile. "You seem to know a lot about our family."

"Why would she hit you?"

After applying the ointment to Jocelyn's arms, Marguerite took out an ice pack to put on the swelling on Jocelyn's forehead.

Jocelyn began to open up to Marguerite, perhaps because they shared a similar experience of pregnancy.

"This apartment was something I saved up for after I returned to the Winston family. Every time I'm mistreated, I come here. That's why I always keep some medication here. Today, I realized that all the medicine was expired. I can't go to the hospital because Lisette has people there. So, I had to bother you."

Marguerite looked at Jocelyn with sympathy, asking, "Does Frederick know about this?"

As soon as Marguerite mentioned him, Jocelyn's usually calm face showed a flicker of emotion. "He doesn't know. And you must not tell him. With Maurice back, he's completely focused on work. I can't distract him."

But before Jocelyn could finish, the sound of a door code being entered echoed from the entrance.

Frederick walked in through the door.

Jocelyn looked at Marguerite, who bit her lip and murmured apologetically.

"I'm sorry, ma'am. Right after you called me, I sent my secretary to find him... I didn't know the situation..."