Bride Behind the Mask novel 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?"

Margot was momentarily taken aback, 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 troublemaker, so he must be one too!"

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

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

"Well, about 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 you for now."

Margot's face lit up with a goofy, sweet smile, feeling happier by the second.

Before they knew it, school was out.

Manley insisted on waiting with Margot at the gate for her parents, leaving Hayes trailing behind, resigned to follow.