Bride Behind The Mask Novel

Chapter 515

Manley’s sobs burst forth in a torrent, his small shoulders shaking uncontrollably as he repeatedly wiped his tears with the sleeve

of his shirt.

Teresa stood by, her cheeks puffed with irritation. “Hmph! Considering how you fuss over Hayes, I thought you might turn over a new leaf, but then you go and call my mom the villain! You’re the villain! You and your mom are the real villains!”

Manley’s voice escalated into a full-blown tantrum, flailing as though he might throw himself on the floor in protest. “My mom is not the villain! Your mom is the villain! She is!”

His voice was loud and shrill, cutting through the air until Frederick furrowed his brow and couldn’t help but bark out in anger, “Manley Winston!”

Manley was instantly silenced, and he looked up, eyes wide in shock.

Frederick’s anger was terrifying, but Manley didn’t think he said anything untrue.

Wasn’t it okay to speak the truth?

Marguerite could see Frederick’s chest rising and falling with barely contained fury, and she didn’t need to guess how angry he

was.

Marguerite had long heard of Manley’s arrogance.

had little to do with Manley and rarely saw his temper flare.

his outbursts.

Frederick’s eyes were stormy with anger, and he remained silent, neither consenting nor objecting. His own son wouldn’t listen

what this meddlesome woman could possibly do.

slowly crouched beside Manley, smiling warmly at him. Manley

everything he just

meanie, surely she wouldn’t

up at Marguerite, his earlier defiance vanishing,

do you think I’m a meanie?” Marguerite asked gently.

and he nodded

tell me why you

a moment, Manley was at a loss.

expected Marguerite to be cross with him, but instead, she spoke

going on?

had warned him that Marguerite was fierce! Stay away, or

stammering and unable to articulate a reason.

moving a bit closer to him. “Manley, why do we have eyes?”

question seemed to catch him off guard.

see things,” he mumbled.

people, see the world, and most importantly, to discern right from wrong. Sounds deceive, but if you see something with your own eyes, that’s the truth, right? Have you ever seen me