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!

happy, he did everything she asked, no

was, having just spoken ill of Aunt Marguerite, and instead of threatening him, she had patted his head and called him a smart,

His confidence soared.

Marguerite’s sleeve, mumbling bashfully, “I’m sorry, Auntie… I won’t

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

face showed a hint of embarrassment. He didn’t say anything, but he was secretly impressed.

struggled with for so long. And he had to

Manley, Hayes, or even Chuck, Marguerite had a

why did he harbor such

should never have become so strained.

“When it comes to kids, you can’t

with a noncommittal “Hmm.”

who had sincerely apologized, and Teresa had forgiven him.

the two little ones were competing to get Hayes a

good kid at heart. A three-year-old can only be so ‘bad.’ He listens to what people tell him, and his understanding of the world is