A Contract Marriage After a ONS novel Chapter 331

Maria picked them up and coaxed her again. "Little Miss Valentine, let's put on the shoes first, okay?"

Charlotte pursed her lips and said not a word. She kicked her legs again and flung the shoes even farther away this time. She refused to listen to Maria, and she kicked the shoes away again and again.

The poor Maria had to pick it up and put them on Charlotte’s feet, again and again.

Mark squinted at Charlotte, who was in the midst of throwing her tantrum. The gentle look in his eyes faded, his expression darkening. "I dare you to kick the shoes away again.” His voice was deep and stern.

His stern expression on his stony face made him look even colder and fiercesome.

Charlotte was still young. When reprimanded by Mark, she shrank back in the settee and bawled.

Her shoulder heaving as she cried, her nose turning red, and she looked so deserving of pity.

Maria could not bear to see this. She drew Charlotte into her arms, gently patting her on the back to comfort her.

Mark's deep eyes looked at the pea-sized tears rolling down Charlotte’s reddened cheeks and her chest that

heaved to her cry. Mark furrowed his brows, thinking that he might be too harsh just now.

Maria comforted her, and it worked. At least Charlotte did not cry as loud as before. She was now whimpering. "Mommy. I want Mommy."

"Little Miss Valentine, your mom will come in a while.” Maria reached out to wipe Charlotte's tears.

Charlotte pointed her tender little finger at Mark with tears in her eyes. "I hate you! You are a bad guy, a liar! You told me yesterday Mommy would come in a while. I have slept for a long time, but Mommy hasn't come yet. You’re a big liar!"