Tyler spent a huge amount of money to treat Sonia and Zane to dinner, and he was evidently quite proud of himself as he swaggered into the house.

He had already signed the contract for tryouts. Meanwhile, both Zane and Sonia had promised to keep this a secret for the time being. By the time he passed tryouts and officially joined the national basketball team, Tyler would no longer be fearful of Toby’s wrath because it would be insignificant. And so, Tyler hummed a tune as he walked into the foyer to change into his bedroom slippers. However, he entered the living room and was caught by surprise upon seeing Toby sitting on the couch. The latter was dressed in loungewear and was currently smoking a cigarette quite relaxedly.

“T-Toby!” Tyler jumped up in fright and stammered slightly, “W-Why are you back so early? I thought Tina’s still in the hospital. Why aren’t you there to see her?”

Toby glanced at him. “Have you had your dinner?”

 

“Yes, I have.”

“Come over here.”  Toby flicked the ash off his cigarette by the side of the ashtray using his index finger. “Let’s chat.”

Just then, Tyler could feel a cold sensation run down his spine. D*mn! Did Tina tell him that I’m going to join the tryouts? Tyler clutched his backpack and walked forward with trepidation. Then, he took a seat on the couch next to Toby, but his whole body remained quite tense. “Toby, it’s all my fault—” he started.

Tyler had planned to admit his mistake and take full responsibility for everything. The worst punishment he can inflict on me is to make me face the wall, so that’s not a big deal. Tyler wanted to prevent Toby from investigating this any further, lest the latter confronted Sonia about it.

“Go ahead and play basketball if that’s what you’re really keen to do.” Tyler had barely said anything but was interrupted by Toby before he even finished his sentence.

disbelief and he wondered whether he

 

happy. I won’t stop you from it, and that includes playing

terms with everything. He had

the coach who had gone to Tyler’s school today. The former could sense the coach’s strong liking toward Tyler from his words. The coach had praised him throughout their conversation and insisted that such great talent should be cultivated well and someday, Tyler would definitely shine in the athletic world. Just then, Toby realized that he shouldn’t force Tyler to take over the family business if the latter was reluctant to. Otherwise, he might end up hating him. Besides, he didn’t want to stifle Tyler’s talent in

in the whole wide world! Don’t worry! I won’t let you down. I’ll definitely make it into the national team and win lots of

yourself so you have to persevere in it. Don’t bring yourself or the family

fruits. “Toby, did you win a tender today? I feel like you’re way more patient and understanding than

your true thoughts of me previously?” Toby revealed a half-smile

replied in a low voice, “Not really. In the past, I felt more like one of

I knew everything but after listening to Sonia’s words today, I realized that I never paid attention to Tyler’s actual thoughts. I always

off?”

to answer. Instead, he casually asked, “What did you have for

I ate four platters of meat just by myself…” Tyler was full of praise for the dinner he had eaten that night and he chatted incessantly about it. Suddenly, he realized that something was amiss and he immediately

head upstairs first!” Tyler grabbed his backpack and hurriedly left the room. As soon as he reached the top of the stairs, he turned back and yelled, “Toby, don’t smoke so

cold look upon hearing that. Frightened, Tyler lowered his head and scurried

stared intently at the half of a cigarette in his hand. He distinctly recalled that night he had with Sonia and the kiss filled

……

caught a flight early in the morning, five days before the spring festival, to head back to

northern tip of Norfolk. Being one of the largest ski field resorts in the country, every year during wintertime, there were plenty of

the way to the resort, Sonia took in the pretty snow scene outside the window. She then asked Charles, “Don’t you feel cold skiing

course not. We’re clad in ski attire!” Charles was well-aware that Sonia didn’t enjoy being among crowds so she didn’t have much experience in such extreme sports. He responded by lifting his brows. “I was once the national champion in skiing. Would you like me to be your instructor and give you some

here on a

important than me!” He heaved a sigh. “The schedule of the boss of Continental Co. should be a well-kept secret. How

enough to know that he’s here.” She turned her head in the other direction to look outside the

arrived at the resort, Sonia and

a conversation with the boss of Continental Co. when she noticed that he had just walked in with his friends after a skiing session. Coincidentally, they bumped into each other while

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