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.   Ma