Chapter 813

Margot stood by the window, resting her elbows on the sill, hands cradling her chin, as she watched Manley with an amused grin.

"How did you get so friendly all of a sudden?"

She was genuinely surprised!

Manley, basking in the compliment, tilted his chin up proudly. "I've always been friendly!"

Margot gave his cheek a playful pinch. "Were you always this nice?"

Manley's mind drifted back to six months ago, recalling the times he'd teased Hayes and Teresa. A pang of guilt washed over him, and he couldn't bring himself to lie to Margot.

Sharp-witted Hayes quickly caught onto the implication in Margot's words and asked pointedly, "So, you're saying Manley wasn't nice before? But... how would you know that?"

stammering as she tried to find the right words. She eventually burst into a fit of giggles, pointing at Manley. "Hahaha~ Because we're both chubby, and everyone says I'm a

chest. "Who dares call you a troublemaker? I'll

gestured towards Hayes and asked, "What

about him..." Manley glanced at Hayes, then leaned in to whisper in Margot's ear. "He's all caught up

lit up with a goofy, sweet smile, feeling happier

they knew it, school was

with Margot at the gate for her parents, leaving Hayes trailing

to greet him. Silas smiled and nodded, lifting his daughter into his arms, only to spot Hayes walking towards him with a

Silas. It felt natural, as if Hayes was meant to be that way, though Silas couldn't quite put his finger

Got something to say

Silas. "Sir, I noticed the burns on your face in

little guy's stammering voice was filled with sincerity, as

but Silas just chuckled.

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