That was the first time Sonia called Toby after their divorce, so he wondered what she was up to.

“Tyler is at my place. President Fuller, please take him home.” The sight of the boy on the doormat was giving Sonia a headache.

 

Toby frowned. “Tyler is at your place again?”

“Yeah, and he’s not budging no matter what I do.”

“I get it. I’ll be there in a moment,” Toby replied.

Since Sonia had nothing else to tell him, she hung up directly after that. Toby glanced at the screen that had already reverted to the menu page while pulling his lips into a thin line. Then, he stood up to head out of the office. Around an hour later, he arrived in front of Sonia’s apartment unit.

 

“Toby?” Tyler shot up from where he sat, frightened by Toby’s arrival. “Why are you here?”

“I came to bring you home,” Toby answered solemnly after taking a look at the door behind Tyler.

 

hung low, Tyler dared not disobey

replying to Tyler’s question, Toby stepped forward to knock on the door, which opened soon after. Sonia leaned against the shoe cabinet while supporting

of concern in Toby’s eyes when he took in the state that Sonia was in; even his

least it’s

and then at Toby. “You don’t seem all that surprised by

watched Sonia in silence. “I’ll have someone send you

won’t be necessary.” Sonia declined

face. “Sonia, can’t you

“Is not accepting your offer a show

so I’m responsible for that,” Toby explained in all

Besides, isn’t Tina going to be displeased by the fact that you keep coming after me? I

displeased by her

get some rest.

Tyler with him, ready to leave. All of a sudden, Sonia called out to

joy for some reason, but he contained it well when he turned

sure that he doesn’t come

shot back, “I’m not giving you

is that so?” Sonia tilted her head. “Do you believe that your mother will accuse me of seducing

blush crept onto his youthful and handsome face. He didn’t have a comeback

coming to my place. I’ve done all I could after helping you out twice. All I wish for by this point is to cut all ties with your family. Got it?” Sonia swept a cold glance at Tyler before fixing her gaze on Toby’s face. After a few seconds,

in front of him, all Toby could imagine was Sonia’s eyes. They used to contain feelings for him, but it was all gone; all that was left

that, Toby’s heart wrenched in pain. Shouldn’t I be glad that Sonia finally let go of me? It means I will be free from the burden of her feelings, but why don’t I feel happy? Instead, my heart is aching and hollow. It’s as if I have lost something

Tyler gulped when he noticed Toby clenching his fists. “What are you doing, Toby?” he inquired carefully. Is he feeling like punching someone to vent his anger after being treated by Sonia so harshly? This won’t do! The moment he thought of that,

before turning to walk toward

reaction, Tyler glanced at Sonia’s door before picking up the basketball and running after Toby. Behind the door, Sonia heaved a sigh of relief after seeing the two of them leave. Then, she covered the screen of the

a phone call. After taking the phone from the bedside table, she didn’t even check the caller ID before sticking

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