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

after learning all the terrible things she had inflicted upon Sonia. As far as he was

briefly, then admitted, “Yes, I

by such an affirmation. “So, what are you

my business,

the right to be concerned?” Tyler’s eyes widened incredulously as he went on to say, “Listen to me, Toby. You have to break

Tina was basically the epitome of 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

impatient as he said, “Okay, that’s enough. Just watch your own back and stop butting into my affairs.” With that, he opened the door to

her eyes rimmed red as she

tiredly. “Did you

nodded and hummed

he averted his

of how thick-skinned he might be. He

called out

for an apology, then let’s just say you’d be disappointed because there’s no way I’m going

here. It’s true that she is evil enough to attempt murder, and it’s not my fault for wanting to keep her away from

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

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

bluntly. Then, 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

he scoffed contemptuously

retreating figure and bit down hard on her lower lip as

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

this, she shuddered in anger and felt a strong surge of hatred for all

embrace from behind as he placated, “I’m sorry, Tina. Tyler is still a kid,

expression of empathy, then shook her head. “I don’t blame him at all. He wasn’t wrong anyway. I’m just a little

turned her in his arms and gazed

steady rhythm of his heartbeat, then answered in a trembling voice, “I’m scared that Tyler may try

her face in his hands, then dipped his head to look at her solemnly as he promised, “I won’t ever leave

he had relentlessly pursued her several times before she agreed to go out with

blinked and

He nodded

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

her hair and murmured, “Yes. I’m the head of the Fuller Family, anyway, so it’s not like they have a say in whatever I decide. There’s nothing for

broke into a smile, then nuzzled into his chest once

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