A Beauty With Multiple Masks

Chapter 15

Neither Shandie nor Cindy did anything.

Likewise, Cindy no longer begged Henrick to shorten Shandie’s punishment.

Cindy even took increasingly good care of Arielle, which Henrick approved.

That incident with the venomous snake was explicitly banned.No one was allowed to utter a single word about it.

Hence, the manor’s inhabitants resumed their following days as if nothing happened.

Likewise, Henrick returned to his and Cindy’s bedroom after five days of sleeping in the study.

By the sixth day, Henrick headed out with a bounce in his step; even Cindy had a glowing and cheery expression.

It wasn’t hard to guess what happened the night before.

Things became so amiable that Cindy offered an entire drumstick to Arielle during dinnertime.At this, a delighted smile crept onto Arielle’s face.

She responded in a sweet tone, "Thank you, Aunt Cindy."

"Call me Mom from now on."

Cindy beamed back as she continued, "I’ll look after you as my own child.Just like Shannie.She’s not my biological daughter, but I’ve always cared for her like she is.So, don’t hesitate to ask me if you ever need anything."

Arielle scoffed inwardly.

Not your biological daughter? I don’t believe it one bit.

Shandie is only a couple of months younger than me, which means that Henrick had an affair with Cindy during my mother’s pregnancy.

Henrick obviously won’t allow this scandal to leak.

Cindy must be up to something.Why else would she suddenly suggest that I call her "Mom"? 

Still, she’s got some nerve asking me to call her that.I only have two mothers: my biological mom and my adoptive mother.No one else is worthy of that title.

Skeptical, Arielle looked at Henrick for help.

"Dad.I-it’s too soon.I’m not used to calling her that…"

She flashed a pair of puppy-dog eyes at him.Her eyes rounded and became slightly moist as she put on a pitiful act.

this were an award show, Arielle believed that she would have won the title of Most

features softened after glancing over at her.No man could resist Arielle’s puppy dog eyes, not even

and consoled, "That’s quite alright.Take it slow and go at your own pace.There’s

"Thanks, Dad."

an apologetic look whilst saying, "And I’m really sorry, Aunt Cindy.I’m sure I’ll eventually

in

refuse to call me Mom! Even so, Cindy was better

you.Please don’t apologize.I should be sorry for pressuring you.Don’t worry, dear, take all the

"Thanks, Aunt Cindy."

"It’s nothing, child."

two played out a harmonious pretense as if they were happily getting

work faded away at

harmony will prosper in everything; I’m content as

so, Cindy parted her lips

I have to tell

Shandie’s name ruined

word for that brat? Considering how grave her actions were, I’ve been more

a suspicious

of her to

good at gauging

to defend Shandie? What exactly is Cindy playing at? At

pleading on behalf of her, dear.It’s about something else.I’m just not sure if I

frown lifted slightly at

growled at a dangerously low pitch, "What’s the

then pulled out a sheet of paper

stated, "I just received a notice letter today.Remember the Crown Coffee Academy’s

"What!" Henrick exclaimed.

knew about the

ambassadorship contract

the letter from Cindy and went through its contents

would be an honorary

hands whilst

didn’t you tell me earlier? The

shoulders slumped exaggeratedly

I told her about the ceremony earlier today, she wasn’t keen on

"That’s absurd!" Henrick protested.

not go? Has she lost her mind? When he

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