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?"

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

"Who dares call you a troublemaker? I'll stand up

towards Hayes and asked, "What about him? Will he protect me

Hayes, then leaned in to whisper in Margot's ear. "He's all caught up with his sister

face lit up with a goofy, sweet smile, feeling happier by

it, school

with Margot at the gate for

his daughter into his arms, only to spot Hayes walking towards him with

air of 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 on

right? Got something to say

earnest as he looked up at Silas. "Sir, I noticed the burns on your face

with sincerity, as if he was genuinely

a twinge of anxiety, but Silas just

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