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?”

door to the veranda behind him. “Toby, you know all about what Tina has done to

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

his lips briefly, then

affirmation. “So, what are you still doing

and snapped, “This is my business, and it doesn’t concern you

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

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

that’s enough. Just watch your own back and stop butting into my affairs.”

to be standing behind the door, and her eyes rimmed red

“Did

nodded and hummed sadly

he averted his gaze, not

all, she had heard all of 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 to

then, Tina called out to him,

looking for an apology, then let’s just say

evil enough to attempt

Toby was clearly displeased as he exclaimed his brother’s name,

I just wanted to say that I have, indeed, done some grievous things to Miss Reed. However, I have reasons for it, and it was not my intention to

bluntly. Then, he added, “There was a time when I thought you were a kind and gentle person, and I was completely fine

contemptuously at her and

her lower lip as the storm clouds gathered ominously

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

shuddered in anger and felt a strong surge of

he placated, “I’m sorry, Tina. Tyler is still a kid, and he

composure and schooled her features into an expression of empathy, then shook her head.

turned her in his arms

steady rhythm of his heartbeat, then answered in a trembling voice, “I’m scared that Tyler may try to convince you to break up with me. I’m

in his hands, then dipped his head to look at her

before she agreed to go out with him and become his girlfriend; there was no way he would leave

and

nodded

force you to break up with me. Would you still be so adamant when your family pressures you?” Tina

the head of the Fuller Family, anyway, so it’s not like they have a say in whatever I decide. There’s nothing for

into a smile, then nuzzled

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