Bride Behind The Mask Novel

Chapter 566

Manley was on the brink of calling her the “bitch”. That’s what his mommy had taught him. But, weirdly enough, he couldn’t bring himself to say it. Instead, he inched backward, a look of pure terror in his eyes.

Seeing Manley so worked up, Marguerite was afraid that a single wrong word might set. him off.

She stepped back slowly, placing the action figure-a Transformer-by the door.

“Okay, sweetie, I won’t come any closer. I’m just leaving your toy here; it’s a gift from Hayes. Don’t be scared, I’ll be out of here.”

After saying this, Marguerite promptly left the room, gently closing the door behind her.

She lingered outside the door, puzzled. She couldn’t fathom why Manley was so frightened of her. That morning, she had wondered if perhaps Yuna had coaxed him into. telling lies, knowing how easily the little guy could be swayed.

But now it was just the two of them, and he was still scared. It wasn’t an act.

What on earth had happened? Marguerite’s mind was a whirl of confusion.

she stood there, lost in thought, a clear and firm voice came from behind her, “Ms. Lockwood? What are you doing standing by Manley’s door? Why not go in?”

maid approaching with a tray carrying three glasses

“I was just dropping off a toy. You go on

walked away, leaving the maid with a furrowed brow and a curious glance

being tardy at work,

room, she noticed a flurry of

the room, his back to her, making it impossible to read his

but her sobs were

be about Manley again?

sight of Teresa, Marguerite’s brain hit a snag. Thinking her daughter was meddling

entered the room, she unexpectedly locked eyes with

the night before. He scrambled

so, so sorry! Please

was shocked