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

by her given name so affectionately after learning all the terrible things she had inflicted upon Sonia. As far as he was concerned, he should adopt a more fitting

pursed his lips briefly, then

an affirmation. “So,

“This is my business, and it

as he went on to say, “Listen to

she might be up to next. What if she throws Toby under the bus?

only grew 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

her eyes rimmed red as she

tiredly. “Did you

and hummed sadly

he averted his gaze, not wanting

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

called out to

an apology, then let’s just say

evil enough to attempt murder, and it’s not my fault for

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

“No, Tyler, it isn’t an apology I’m looking for. I just wanted to say that I have, indeed, done some grievous things to Miss Reed. However, I

and I was completely fine with you being together with my brother. But now, I realize how blind and ridiculous I was.

scoffed contemptuously at her and stalked

lower lip as the storm

too? This is what Charles and Sonia are up to. They

anger and felt a strong surge of hatred for all

as he placated, “I’m sorry, Tina. Tyler is still a kid, and he doesn’t think before he speaks. I hope you

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

scared of?” Toby turned her in

on his chest 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 with me. I’m terrified that you really will

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

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

blinked and asked,

He nodded

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

smoothed down 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

and broke into a smile, then nuzzled into

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