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

Henrick’s features softened after glancing over at her.No man could resist Arielle’s puppy dog

and consoled, "That’s quite alright.Take it slow and go at your own pace.There’s no need

"Thanks, Dad."

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

in Cindy’s

Cindy was better at tamping down her

sorry for pressuring you.Don’t worry, dear, take all the time you need to adjust.After

"Thanks, Aunt Cindy."

"It’s nothing, child."

two played out a harmonious pretense as if they were

from work faded away at

harmony will prosper in everything; I’m content as

as Henrick thought so, Cindy

something I have to tell you, dear.It’s about

of Shandie’s name ruined

brat? Considering

suspicious glance at

her

at gauging situations before

isn’t the best time to defend Shandie? What exactly is Cindy playing

dear.It’s about something else.I’m

lifted

a dangerously low pitch, "What’s the

sighed dramatically, then pulled out a sheet of

today.Remember the Crown Coffee Academy’s competition? Well, Shannie won

"What!" Henrick exclaimed.

knew about

obtain a brand ambassadorship contract with Soir

the letter from Cindy

would be an

with trembling hands whilst his voice quaked with

tell me

Cindy’s shoulders slumped exaggeratedly in

the ceremony earlier today, she wasn’t keen on attending.She wanted to stay home and reflect on

"That’s absurd!" Henrick protested.

once-in-a-lifetime chance to mingle with influential figures! How can she not go? Has she lost her mind? When he finally broke out of his thoughts, he

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