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 what Tina has

her given name so affectionately after learning all the terrible things she had inflicted upon Sonia.

pursed his lips briefly, then admitted, “Yes,

such an affirmation. “So, what are you still doing

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

have the right to be concerned?” Tyler’s eyes widened incredulously as he went on to say, “Listen to me, Toby. You

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

and stop butting into my affairs.” With that, he opened the door to

the door, and her eyes rimmed red as she

“Did you

and hummed sadly in

Tyler was slightly flustered as he averted his

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 made to

then, Tina called out to him,

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

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

he exclaimed his brother’s name, sounding as if he was building up to an

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

I was completely fine with you being together with my brother. But now, I realize how blind and ridiculous I was. A wicked and vicious woman like you has no right marrying my

said that, he scoffed contemptuously

lower lip as the storm

now Tyler is trying to tear Toby away from me, too? This is what Charles and Sonia are up

she shuddered in anger and felt a strong surge of hatred for

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

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

Toby turned her in his arms and gazed down

then answered in a trembling voice, “I’m scared that

he heard this and cupped her face in his hands, then dipped his head to look at her solemnly as

times before she agreed to go out with

and asked,

He nodded

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

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

in satisfaction and broke into a smile, then nuzzled into his chest

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