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?”

behind him. “Toby, you know all about

terrible things she had inflicted upon Sonia. As far as he was

his lips briefly,

aggrieved by such an affirmation. “So, what

business, and it doesn’t concern

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, Toby. You have to break up with Tina as soon as possible. She’s a terrible human being, and I am totally

no telling what other wicked schemes she might be up

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 to the veranda

eyes rimmed red as she

sighed tiredly. “Did

hummed sadly

slightly flustered as he averted his gaze, not wanting

she had heard all of his bad-mouthing, and he would inevitably feel embarrassed regardless of how

called out

it? If you’re looking for an apology, then let’s just say you’d

that she is evil enough to attempt murder, and it’s not my fault for wanting

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

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, indeed, done some grievous things to Miss Reed. However, I have reasons

still behind all those 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

he scoffed contemptuously at her and

retreating figure and bit down hard on her lower lip as the storm clouds gathered ominously

what Charles and Sonia are up to. They want

and felt a strong surge of hatred

might be crying and pulled her into an embrace from behind as he placated, “I’m sorry, Tina. Tyler is still a kid, and he doesn’t think before he speaks. I hope you won’t hold it against

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

are you scared of?” Toby turned her in his arms and gazed down

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

his hands, then dipped his head to look at her

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

and asked,

nodded

talk to your mother and force you to break up with me. Would you still be so adamant

Fuller Family, anyway, so it’s

a smile, then nuzzled into his chest once more.

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