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 everything she asked, no

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

His confidence soared.

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

“It’s okay, you’re too cute to stay mad at!” After

He didn’t say anything,

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

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

he harbor such intense animosity for her??

have become

faced him, and whispered, “When it comes

with a

had sincerely apologized, and Teresa

little ones were competing to get

heart. A three-year-old can only be so ‘bad.’ He listens to what people tell him, and his understanding of the world is shaped by those around him,” said