Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

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!

did everything she asked, no questions

Marguerite, and instead of threatening him, she had patted his head and called

His confidence soared.

sleeve, mumbling bashfully, “I’m

generous look on her face, pinched Manley’s fleshy cheeks again, dotingly, “It’s okay,

a hint of embarrassment. He didn’t

struggled with for so long.

his mother, Robert, Manley, Hayes, or even Chuck, Marguerite had a way of winning their

did he harbor such intense

have become so strained.

him, and whispered, “When it comes

responded with a noncommittal “Hmm.”

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

were competing to

at heart. A three-year-old can only be so ‘bad.’ He listens to what people tell him, and

refined features tightened slightly. “Since when did the high-and-mighty