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?"

fit of giggles, pointing at Manley. "Hahaha~ Because we're both chubby, and everyone says I'm a troublemaker, so he

thumped his chest. "Who dares call you

asked, "What about him? Will he

in Margot's ear. "He's all caught up with his

up with a goofy, sweet smile, feeling happier

it, school was

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

nodded, lifting his daughter into his arms, only to spot Hayes

maturity beyond his years, which didn't surprise Silas. It felt natural, as if Hayes was meant to be that way, though Silas couldn't quite put his finger

something to say

the burns on your face in the office

little guy's stammering voice was filled with

just chuckled.

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