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?”

to the veranda behind him. “Toby, you know all about what

found it rather repulsive to call Tina by her given name so affectionately after learning all the terrible things she had

pursed his lips briefly, then admitted,

aggrieved by such an affirmation. “So, what are you

my business, and it doesn’t concern you

so? I’m 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,

other wicked schemes she might be up to next. What if she

grew impatient as he said, “Okay, that’s enough. Just watch your own back and stop butting into my

be standing behind the door, and her eyes rimmed red as she regarded them plaintively.

tiredly. “Did you

hummed sadly

Tyler was slightly flustered as he averted his gaze, not wanting to look her

had heard all of his bad-mouthing, and he would inevitably feel embarrassed regardless of how thick-skinned he might be.

Tina called out

tracks and asked icily, “What is it? If you’re looking for an apology, then let’s just say you’d be disappointed because there’s no way I’m

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

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

wanted to say that I have, indeed, done some grievous things to Miss Reed. However, I have reasons for

things, weren’t you?” Tyler cut her off bluntly. Then, he added, “There was a time when I thought you were a kind and gentle person, and I was

scoffed contemptuously

his retreating figure and bit down hard on her lower lip

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

in anger and felt a strong surge of hatred

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

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

her in his arms and gazed down at

a trembling voice, “I’m scared that Tyler may try to convince you to break up with me. I’m

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

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

and asked,

He 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

anyway, so it’s not like

nuzzled into his chest once more. “That makes

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