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

here he was, having just spoken ill of Aunt Marguerite, and instead of threatening him, she had patted

His confidence soared.

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

with a generous 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

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

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 to admit, there was a certain charm about Marguerite, a charm

Hayes, or even Chuck,

why did he harbor such intense animosity for her??

should never have become so

was unaware 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

responded with a noncommittal

then looked at Manley, who had sincerely apologized, and Teresa had forgiven him.

to

to what people tell him, and his understanding