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

of righteous indignation, thumped his chest. "Who dares call you a troublemaker? I'll stand up for

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

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

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

it, school was

Margot at the gate for her parents, leaving Hayes

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

age, he carried an air of maturity beyond his years, which didn't surprise Silas. It felt natural, as if Hayes was meant to be

Got something to

burns on your face

with sincerity, as if he was

a twinge of anxiety, but Silas just chuckled.

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