NovelEnglishChapter 831
Manley finished packing his backpack and strolled over. "Are you heading to see Margot?" he inquired.
Hayes nodded with determination. The opportunity was too good to pass up; he had to find out something today.
Manley was well aware that Hayes had been trying to uncover the mystery behind Margot's identity and hadn't
given up despite multiple setbacks.
"I'd actually like to tag along," Manley admitted, "but | promised to skateboard with the neighbor's kid today, so
just be careful, alright?"
Hayes nodded. "Sure thing."
Manley was about to leave but suddenly remembered how Hayes had inadvertently caused Margot sdistress
on previous occasions. He hesitated, then cautioned, "Hey, make sure you don't upset Margot, okay? Her dad
seems pretty stern, and if you mess with her, you might find yourself in hot water."
They parted ways once outside the school. Manley was picked up by Chuck and driven back to his house, while
Hayes grabbed a taxi to Margot's place.
Upon arrival, he noticed that Margot's home, nestled in the Cherry Blossom Estates, was conveniently close to
Poppy Petal Fragrances. The place was crawling with security personnel, all clad in identical black suits and
sunglasses, looking rather intimidating.
As Hayes approached, a guard stepped in to block his path. "And you are?"
"I'm here to see Margot," Hayes replied confidently.
The guard scrutinized him from head to toe. Meanwhile, Hayes caught sight of Margot swinging under an oak
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇttree in the yard and pointed her out. "I'm her classmate."
Margot looked up at the sound of voices, joyfully leaping off the swing and running towards Hayes. "What are
you doing here?"
Hayes handed her a bouquet of flowers. "The class teacher mentioned you were unwell, so | cto check on
you on behalf of everyone."
The sweet scent of the flowers lifted Margot's spirits. She took Hayes by the hand and led him further into the
yard. "Why don't you stay and hang out? My dad will be back soon. Maybe he can cook something for us."
Glancing at the security detail, Hayes asked, "Why so many guards around here?" "To keepand Dad safe, of
course," Margot replied, though a fleeting shadow of worry crossed her face. "Cresthaven is pretty safe, you
know."
"You wouldn't understand," she muttered.
Chatting away, they walked through the front yard and into the house. It wasn't particularly large, just two
stories, but Hayes found the minimalist black-and-white decor oddly familiar. His suspicions were growing.
Margot's dad bore an uncanny resemblance to his own father, and even their taste in interior design seemed
alike.
Once inside, Hayes asked, "When did your dad get those burns?"
Margot froze for a moment. She had been genuinely happy to see Hayes, but realized he was here on a fact-
finding mission.
Pouting, she dodged the question. "Aren't you here to see me? Why bring up my dad? Can't you see I'm injured?"
She pointed to a scrape on her forehead. Hayes, feeling a twinge of guilt, was unsure if Margot was truly upset or
just wary of his probing. Nonetheless, he leaned in and gently blew on her wound in a comforting gesture.
Margot beamed and dragged Hayes off to play with her toys. He humored her, though his eyes were constantly
scanning the room for clues.
Before long, the sound of a car braking reached their ears. Margot perked up, glancing out the window. "Dad's
back!"
With a squeal of excitement, she dashed out, leaving Hayes alone in the room. Without missing a beat, he
headed straight for Margot's desk, eyes on the prize- a laptop. If Margot was indeed the elusive online friend,
there would surely be a record of their chats on there.
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