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.

voice came from behind her,

turned to see a maid approaching with a tray carrying three glasses

explained, “I was just dropping

walked away, leaving the maid with a furrowed brow and a curious glance in her direction.

Marguerite got up a bit late and, to avoid being tardy at work, she decided to head straight to the office.

as she passed Manley’s room, she noticed a flurry of activity among

in the center of the room, his back to her, making it impossible to

was muttering non-stop, but her sobs were so intense that Marguerite couldn’t make

seemed to be about Manley again?

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

entered the room, she unexpectedly locked eyes with Manley.

boy’s reaction was even more intense than the night before. He scrambled out of bed and thump dropped to his knees before Marguerite.

his forehead on the floor while crying, he pleaded, “Auntie Marguerite, I’m sorry! I’m so, so sorry! Please don’t hit me anymore, okay? I beg you!

shocked at this.