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 questions

here he was, having just spoken ill of Aunt Marguerite, and instead of threatening

His confidence soared.

mumbling bashfully, “I’m

Manley’s fleshy cheeks again, dotingly, “It’s okay, you’re too cute to stay mad at!” After saying this, she looked

of embarrassment. He didn’t say anything, but he

with for so long. And he had to admit, there was a certain charm about Marguerite, a

his mother, Robert, Manley, Hayes, or even Chuck, Marguerite had a way of

harbor such

have become so strained.

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 works

responded with a noncommittal

at Manley, who had sincerely

ones were competing to get Hayes a glass of water.

can only be so ‘bad.’ He listens to what people tell him, and his understanding of the world is shaped by those around