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

just spoken ill of Aunt Marguerite, and instead of threatening him, she had patted

His confidence soared.

of guilt, Manley tugged at Marguerite’s sleeve, mumbling bashfully, “I’m sorry, Auntie…

Manley’s fleshy cheeks again, dotingly, “It’s okay, you’re too cute to stay mad at!” After saying this,

showed a hint of embarrassment. He didn’t say anything, but he was secretly impressed.

he himself had struggled with for so long. And he had to admit, there

his mother, Robert, Manley, Hayes, or even

did he harbor such intense animosity for her??

have

stood up, faced him, and whispered, “When it comes to

a noncommittal

who had sincerely apologized, and Teresa had forgiven him.

to get Hayes a glass

good kid at heart. A three-year-old can only be so ‘bad.’ He listens to what people tell him, and his understanding of the world is shaped

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