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?”

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

affectionately after learning all the terrible things she had inflicted

briefly, then

affirmation. “So, what

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

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

schemes she might be up to next. What if she throws

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

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

sighed tiredly. “Did you

and hummed sadly in

averted his gaze, not wanting to

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

called out

If you’re looking for an apology, then let’s just say you’d be disappointed

is evil enough to attempt murder, and it’s not my fault for wanting to keep her away

displeased as he exclaimed his brother’s name, sounding

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

her off bluntly. Then, he added, “There was a time when I thought you were a kind and gentle person, and I was completely fine

said that, he scoffed contemptuously at her

bit down hard on her lower lip as the storm clouds gathered ominously in

it was Zane at first, and now Tyler is trying 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

she shuddered in anger and felt

was simmering in spite, Toby thought she 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

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

her in his arms

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

dipped his head to look at her solemnly as he promised, “I

relentlessly pursued her several times before she agreed to go out with him and become his girlfriend; there was no way he would leave

blinked and asked,

He nodded

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

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 you to worry

and broke into a smile, then nuzzled into his chest once

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