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!

Mommy happy, he did everything she

here he was, having just spoken ill of Aunt Marguerite, and instead of threatening

His confidence soared.

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

“It’s okay, you’re too cute to stay

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

so long. And he had to admit, there was a certain charm about Marguerite, a charm that made her

even Chuck,

did he harbor such intense

relationship should never have become so

She stood up, faced him, and whispered, “When it comes to kids, you can’t go against the grain. you

responded with a noncommittal

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

ones were competing to get Hayes a glass of water.

so ‘bad.’ He listens to what people tell him, and his understanding of the world is shaped by

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