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.

believed that she would have won

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

slow and go at your own pace.There’s no need to rush into calling

"Thanks, Dad."

look whilst saying, "And I’m really sorry,

in

was better

dear, take all the time you need to adjust.After all, we’ve got the rest of our lives as a family for you to do

"Thanks, Aunt Cindy."

"It’s nothing, child."

pretense as if they were happily

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

everything; I’m content as

so, Cindy parted

have to

mention of Shandie’s name ruined

trying to put in a good word for that brat? Considering how grave her actions were, I’ve been more than merciful by grounding her

a suspicious

her to

normally good at gauging situations before

isn’t the best time to defend Shandie? What exactly is Cindy playing at? At that moment, Cindy’s

on behalf of her, dear.It’s about something

lifted slightly at

still growled at a

sighed dramatically, then pulled out a sheet

today.Remember the Crown Coffee

"What!" Henrick exclaimed.

obviously knew about

winner would obtain a brand ambassadorship contract with Soir Coffee—the internationally renowned

was overjoyed.He snatched the letter from Cindy and

would be an honorary guest, greed

with trembling hands

you tell me earlier? The

Cindy’s shoulders slumped exaggeratedly

about the ceremony earlier today, she wasn’t keen on attending.She wanted

"That’s absurd!" Henrick protested.

not go? Has she lost her

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