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.

and firm voice came from behind her, “Ms. Lockwood? What are you doing standing by Manley’s door? Why not go

turned to see a maid approaching with

was just dropping off a toy. You go on

that, she walked away, leaving the maid with a furrowed brow and a curious glance in her

got up a bit late and, to avoid being tardy at work, she

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

back to her, making it

Teresa looked utterly baffled, staring at Yuna who was crying. She was muttering non-stop, but

seemed to be about

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

the room, she unexpectedly locked eyes with Manley.

the night before. He scrambled out of bed and thump

pleaded, “Auntie Marguerite, I’m sorry! I’m so, so sorry! Please don’t hit me anymore, okay? I beg you! Please, I’m

was shocked at this.