Married a Secret Billionaire

/ Chapter 1431

Renee stood there, utterly shocked by Toph’s unexpected reaction. She had always viewed him as the wealthy, naive son she could easily manipulate.

In their previous conflicts, no matter how heated they became, Toph would invariably return to her like an obedient puppy whenever she shed a tear and showed vulnerability.

However, something in his eyes had changed this time. Panic briefly gripped her, but she regained her composure and continued crying.

“Toph, what am I to you? I have realized my mistake and genuinely want to be with you. You’re an exceptional man, and I should cherish you—”

“That’s right, I’m quite exceptional.” Toph forced a smile. “I must have seemed like a fool to you, huh?”

“Toph!”

“Do you have any idea what I’ve been through?” He locked eyes with her. “I felt like I was losing my mind. No matter what I attempted, there was always a voice in my head saying, ‘You can’t do it…'”

“Renee, I started having nightmares. I’d wake up in the middle of the night and couldn’t fall back asleep. I was exhausted but couldn’t find rest. I isolated myself in my room, avoiding everyone, and I even neglected my comic.”

during all this time,

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even send me a text?”

“No!”

clouding his eyes. “You see, you

is a peaceful life, to be with the people I love, and to

pressure you to read those books or ask you to compete with your

was at a loss

assets. He bit his lip and forcefully pulled his hands away, causing

gazed at

“Let me go, Renee. Our feelings for each other have changed irreparably. We can never

She gritted her teeth.