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?”

“Toby, you know

it rather repulsive to call Tina 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

lips briefly,

was obviously aggrieved by such an affirmation. “So, what are you still doing with

my business, and it

“Listen to me, Toby. You have to

there was no telling what other wicked schemes she might be up to next.

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

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

tiredly. “Did you hear

nodded and hummed

flustered as he averted his gaze, not wanting to look her in the

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

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 going to say

It’s true that she is evil enough to attempt murder, and it’s

name, sounding as if he was building

“No, Tyler, it isn’t an apology I’m looking for. I just wanted to say that I have, indeed,

regardless of your intentions, you were 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 was completely fine with you being

contemptuously

down hard on her lower lip as the storm clouds gathered

me, too? This is what Charles and Sonia are up to. They want to turn everyone around Toby and me

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

crying and pulled her into an embrace from behind as he placated, “I’m sorry, Tina. Tyler is still a

shook her head. “I don’t blame him at

you scared of?” Toby turned her in

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

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

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

blinked and

nodded

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 you?” Tina gazed

it’s not like they have a say in whatever I decide. There’s nothing for you to worry

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

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