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.

fuming. "Hey!

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

glared at Norton, then reached out to pull Mavis away, maybe a little too

Mavis stumbled and went down hard, wincing

a jolt

side, looking


He frowned, looking between the two

She's bleeding. I was

paler, his anger melting

looked anxiously at Mavis, clearly wanting to help but Mavis shook her head and pulled herself

she said, her

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

then turned to let Norton help her

that moment, Calliope and the others rushed over,

to sit

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