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.”

Renee 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.

from the Thompsons. They said her mother had mental health issues and

even mentioned that the Hamertons were originally supposed to have a marriage alliance with the Bayers and that it was really

her good mood at the beginning of the event had vanished

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

we can play together! We can

need,” Renee said lightly. “I’ve never been good at playing games. Besides, didn’t Ms. Bayer just say the

explaining, “No, that’s not it! Renee,

Renee raised her voice and stood up abruptly. “Can’t

“Renee—”

you’re not as capable as your

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

I’ve never thought of competing with my

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