Tyler lowered his head, looking as crestfallen as he was stunned.

Meanwhile, Charles scoffed as he glanced over at Toby haughtily. “So, do you still want me to apologize, President Fuller?”

 

The subtext of his question was clear: if he were to be forced to apologize, then he would expose even more startling crimes on Tina’s track record.

Toby understood what was at stake, and he was grim as he returned Charles’ sullen gaze.

Tina, on the other hand, was somewhat terrified as she tugged on Toby’s arm. She forced out a tight smile and said, “Let’s forget about this, Toby. Charles is right; I’ve done so many terrible things to Miss Reed, so it’s only right that we excuse them from making an apology.”

Charles quirked his lips mockingly. “It looks like you guys have given up on an apology from me, so I’m going to take my leave now. The air here reeks of hypocrisy.”

 

As he said this, he flapped his hand in front of his nose as though to fan away some repulsive scent and headed up the stairs.

Seeing this, Rebecca let out a full-body yawn and interjected, “I’m worn out from all the horseback riding. I think I’ll take a nap in my room.”

 

“Well, I’m not staying here if the rest of you are leaving,” Zane concluded as he rose from his seat.

Very soon, Toby and the two others were the only ones remaining in the living room.

Tyler glanced at Toby, then Tina. At last, he grabbed the former by the arm and proceeded to guide him toward the veranda. “Come over here, Toby. I need to talk to you about something.”

When they reached the veranda, Toby drew his arm back and demanded, “What is it?”

him. “Toby, you know all about what Tina has done to

affectionately after learning all the terrible things she had inflicted upon Sonia. As far as he was concerned, he should adopt a more fitting nickname for the

lips briefly,

an affirmation. “So, what are you

business, and it doesn’t concern

your biological brother, Toby. Don’t you think I have the right to be concerned?” Tyler’s eyes widened incredulously as he went on to say, “Listen to me, Toby. You have to break up with Tina as soon

evil; there was no telling what other wicked schemes she might be up to next. What if she throws Toby under the bus? Or worse—what if she drags our family name

said, “Okay, that’s enough. Just watch your own back and stop

behind the door, and her eyes rimmed red as she regarded them

“Did

hummed sadly

he averted his

bad-mouthing, and he would inevitably feel embarrassed regardless of how thick-skinned he might be. He let out a dry cough and made

then, Tina called out

it? If you’re looking for an apology, then let’s

the wrong here. It’s true that she is evil enough to attempt murder, and it’s not my fault

he exclaimed his brother’s name, sounding as if he was building up to an

something in retort when Tina interjected woefully, “No, Tyler, it isn’t an apology I’m looking for. I just wanted to say

he added, “There was a time when I thought you were a kind and gentle person, and I was completely fine with you being together with my brother. But now,

he scoffed contemptuously at

figure and bit down hard on her lower lip as the storm clouds gathered ominously in her dark

now Tyler is trying to tear Toby away from me, too? This is what Charles and Sonia are up to. They want to turn everyone around Toby

and felt a

crying and pulled her into an embrace from behind as he placated, “I’m sorry, Tina. Tyler is still a kid, and he doesn’t think before

then shook her head. “I don’t blame him at all. He wasn’t

scared of?” Toby turned her in his arms

head on his chest and listened to the steady rhythm of his heartbeat, then answered in a trembling voice, “I’m scared that Tyler may

heard this and cupped her face in his hands, then dipped his head to look at her solemnly

she agreed to go out with

and

He nodded

brother. Surely he would talk to your mother and force you to break up with me. Would you still be so adamant when your family pressures

so it’s not like they have a say in whatever I decide. There’s

smile, then nuzzled into his chest once more. “That makes

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