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Toph noticed that Renee might not be feeling well, so he asked her with concern. He even went out and brought
back a lot of food and drinks for her.
Renee gazed at the array of dishes—main courses, sides, and desserts—all in her favorite flavors.
Tears welled up in her eyes, and an inexplicable emotion overcame her. She softly leaned against Toph's shoulder.
Maybe no one else in the world would care for her like this. Even her mother had never remembered her
preferences so well.
"What's wrong?" Toph stroked her head with a gentle smile. "Are you really feeling unwell? Should I send you home
earlier and call a doctor?"
"Send me back home?" Renee's heart lurched. "Will you return after sending me home?"
"Hmm... I probably will," Toph replied candidly. "After all, the banquet hasn't ended yet, and my parents haven't left.
If I leave first, it won't seem polite."
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtRenee bit her lip, remembering how Toph would never leave her side whenever she was unwell.
'Is he trying to send me back so I don't embarrass him here?' she wondered darkly.
She had actually overheard some gossip. People were whispering about her, claiming she was the daughter of a
traitor from the Thompsons. They said her mother had mental health issues and criticized the Hamertons for
accepting her as their daughter-in-law.
They even mentioned that the Hamertons were originally supposed to have a marriage alliance with the Bayers and
that it was really unfortunate for Toph.
Suddenly, Renee felt annoyed, and her good mood at the beginning of the event had vanished completely.
Toph couldn't figure out why she seemed happy at times and sad at others. He just assumed she wasn't feeling well.
So, he tried different things to make her feel better. He cracked jokes, purposefully sang badly, and eventually
introduced her to a mobile game.
"Renee, I'll help you create an account, and we can play together! We can make a couple in this game..."
"No need," Renee said lightly. "I've never been good at playing games. Besides, didn't Ms. Bayer just say the couple
you formed in the game won't make it to the end?"
Toph was taken aback, quickly explaining, "No, that's not it! Renee, look, we can form this couple!"
"I said there's no need!" Renee raised her voice and stood up abruptly. "Can't you understand?"
"Renee—"
"How old are you anyway? All you do is play games all day long! Can't you think about something serious? Even if
you're not as capable as your older brother, at least try to manage the company properly? Are the Hamertons'
assets going to be left to your older brother in the future?
"He already has enough! He has the Hamerton Group, is the young Count in Southeast Aciatic, and even your
grandmother wants to pass the Baker Group to him. But what about you? You're always indulging yourself. Who will
respect you?"
"Renee, I've never thought of competing with my brother over these things, and I won't!"
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Yes, you've never thought of it." Renee sneered. "I once never thought of competing with Lina either. I
wholeheartedly wanted to bring her back to the Thompsons! But now, she treats the person who caused my
mother's death as her confidante!"
"You..." Toph stared blankly at Renee.
He had never heard her speak like this before.
He believed they were like a perfect match in a game, destined to explore the world, watch sunsets, and age
together.
Abruptly, the room fell into a heavy silence.
Although Toph did not understand what he had done wrong, his innocent nature made him choose to apologize first.
"I'm sorry, Renee. Don't be angry, I—"
Before he finished speaking, Renee had already run off.
Toph stood alone, his mobile game emitting the sound of a failed level. His phone's screen slowly grew darker,
matching the fading brightness of his expression.
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