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

over at her.No man could resist Arielle’s puppy dog

consoled, "That’s quite alright.Take it slow and go

"Thanks, Dad."

"And I’m really sorry, Aunt

in

dare she refuse to call me Mom! Even so, Cindy was

must be difficult for you.Please don’t apologize.I should be sorry for pressuring you.Don’t worry, dear, take all the time you need to adjust.After all, we’ve got the rest

"Thanks, Aunt Cindy."

"It’s nothing, child."

if they were happily getting along

spirits instantly improved; the exhaustion he felt from work faded away at

in everything; I’m content as long as they don’t pull

Henrick thought so, Cindy parted

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

mention of Shandie’s name ruined

"Let me guess, you’re trying to put in a good word for that brat? Considering

suspicious glance at the

uncharacteristic of her

normally good at gauging

exactly is Cindy playing at? At that moment, Cindy’s face

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

frown lifted slightly

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

pulled out a sheet of

a notice letter today.Remember the Crown

"What!" Henrick exclaimed.

obviously knew about the

brand ambassadorship contract

overjoyed.He snatched the letter from Cindy and went

would be an honorary guest, greed

with trembling hands whilst his voice

why didn’t you tell me earlier? The award ceremony

Cindy’s shoulders slumped exaggeratedly

"It’s because of that rash mistake that Shannie made.When I told her about the ceremony earlier today, she wasn’t keen on attending.She wanted to

"That’s absurd!" Henrick protested.

not go? Has she lost her mind? When he finally broke

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