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?”

you

to call Tina by her given name so affectionately after learning all the terrible things she had inflicted upon Sonia. As far

his lips briefly, then admitted, “Yes, I

aggrieved by such an affirmation. “So, what

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

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

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 through the

back and stop butting into my affairs.” With

eyes rimmed red as she regarded them plaintively. “Toby…” she began, chewing her

sighed tiredly. “Did you

and hummed

his gaze,

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

called

If you’re looking for an apology, then let’s just say you’d be disappointed because there’s no way I’m going to say sorry for speaking

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

displeased as he exclaimed his brother’s name, sounding

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

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, I realize

that, he scoffed contemptuously at her and

lower lip as the storm clouds gathered ominously

This is what Charles and Sonia are up to. They want to turn everyone around Toby and

and felt a strong surge of hatred for all these

she might be crying and pulled her into an embrace from behind as he placated, “I’m

into an expression of empathy, then shook her head. “I don’t blame him at all. He wasn’t wrong anyway.

her in his arms and

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

when he heard this and cupped her face in his hands, then dipped his head

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

blinked and asked,

nodded

is your 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 you?” Tina gazed up

Family, anyway, so it’s not like they have a say in whatever I decide. There’s nothing for you to worry

smile, then nuzzled into his chest

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