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?"

to find the right words. She eventually burst into a fit of giggles, pointing at Manley. "Hahaha~ Because we're

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

asked, "What about him? Will he protect

him..." Manley glanced at Hayes, then leaned in to whisper in Margot's ear. "He's all caught up with his sister right now, so he might not have time for you. I'll protect

a goofy, sweet

knew it, school

at the gate for her

Silas smiled and nodded, lifting his daughter into his arms, only

didn't surprise Silas. It felt natural, as if Hayes was meant to be that way,

something

I noticed the burns on your

filled with sincerity, as if he was genuinely

just chuckled. "Curious about my looks,

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