Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

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.

thought, a clear and firm voice came from behind her, “Ms. Lockwood? What are you doing standing by

see a maid approaching with a tray carrying three glasses

“I was just dropping off a toy. You

walked away, leaving the maid with a furrowed brow and a curious

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

room, she noticed a flurry of activity

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

and Teresa looked utterly baffled, staring at Yuna who was crying. She was muttering non-stop, but her sobs were so intense that Marguerite couldn’t make out

seemed to be about Manley again?

was meddling again, she decided to

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soon as she entered the room, she unexpectedly locked eyes with

He scrambled out of bed and thump

he pleaded, “Auntie Marguerite, I’m sorry! I’m so, so sorry! Please don’t hit me anymore,

was shocked at