Chapter 813

"You're seriously trying to walk?" Norton frowned, eyeing her. "You're bleeding, Mavis. How are you supposed to walk like that?"

Before Mavis could protest, Norton just scooped her up in his arms, bridal style, like it was the most natural thing in the world.

He was stronger than he looked, carrying her easily, bucket in one hand as he strode toward the edge of the river.

Uriah and Silas had been deep in conversation nearby. It was Silas who looked up first, eyebrows shooting up in surprise.

"Whoa, they're moving fast, huh?" he remarked, nudging Uriah. "Already getting all handsy?"

"Uriah, you're doomed. Your protégé's getting snatched away right under your nose!"

Uriah turned, just in time to see Mavis nestled against Norton's chest, looking way too comfortable.

In a split second, his face went red with anger.

over, practically fuming. "Hey! What's

and you're already cuddling? Mavis, am I invisible to you now? I mean, if you're gonna start dating someone,

then reached out to

down hard, wincing

jolt of pain up her leg. She sucked in a

her side, looking worried. He


realized something wasn't right. He frowned, looking between the two

She's bleeding. I was just carrying

a shade paler, his anger melting into embarrassment, and maybe

but Mavis shook her head and pulled herself back limping a little out

fine," she said, her

I didn't realize. I just thought-well, you know..." He trailed off,

glanced at him, then turned to let

and the others

Mavis to sit down

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