Bride Behind The Mask Novel

Chapter 516

Manley had an epiphany, and his gaze locked seriously with Marguerite’s.

“No, you are not!” He finally replied.

Finally, Marguerite’s face broke into a satisfied smile. She reached out, ruffling Manley’s hair affectionately, her voice tender and

sweet.

“That’s my boy! Manley, you’re so bright and sensible. I bet you are everyone’s favorite little guy!”

Manley beamed with pride. His heart warmed, and suddenly Marguerite didn’t seem so intimidating after all.

In fact, she was kind, even more patient with him than Mommy had ever been!

There had been times when he’d upset Mommy, and she’d been quite harsh with him.

And she always threatened that if he wasn’t obedient, Daddy would grow cold, and he’d be cut off from the inheritance!

did everything she asked, no

having just spoken ill of Aunt Marguerite, and instead of threatening him,

His confidence soared.

bashfully, “I’m sorry, Auntie… I won’t say things

her face, pinched Manley’s fleshy cheeks again, dotingly, “It’s okay, you’re too cute to stay mad at!”

of embarrassment. He didn’t say

in Manley’s personality that he himself had struggled with for so long. And he had to admit, there was a certain charm about Marguerite, a charm that

Manley, Hayes, or even Chuck, Marguerite had a way

harbor such intense animosity

should never have become so strained.

of the turmoil in Frederick’s heart. She stood up, faced him, and whispered, “When it comes to kids, you can’t go against the grain. you have to go with the flow. It

a noncommittal “Hmm.”

sincerely apologized,

little ones were competing to get Hayes a glass of

listens to what people tell him, and his understanding of the world is shaped