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!

he did

threatening him, she had patted his head and called him

His confidence soared.

of guilt, Manley tugged at Marguerite’s sleeve, mumbling bashfully, “I’m sorry, Auntie… I won’t say things like

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

He didn’t say

was surprised that Marguerite could smooth over a flaw in Manley’s personality that he himself had struggled with for so long. And he had

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

he harbor

relationship should never have become so

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 works

with a noncommittal “Hmm.”

had sincerely apologized, and Teresa had forgiven him.

were competing to get Hayes a glass of

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