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?”

the door to the veranda behind him. “Toby, you know all about what Tina has

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 nickname

pursed his lips briefly, then

an affirmation. “So, what are you

frowned and snapped, “This is my business, and

went on to say, “Listen to me, Toby.

up to

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

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

sighed tiredly. “Did you hear

and hummed

was slightly flustered as he averted his gaze, not wanting

would inevitably feel embarrassed regardless of how thick-skinned he might be. He let out a dry cough

Tina 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

here. It’s true that she is evil enough to attempt murder, and it’s not my fault for wanting to keep her away

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

an apology I’m looking for. I just wanted to say that

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 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 brother. You’re only

said that, he scoffed contemptuously at her and stalked

hard on her lower lip as the storm clouds gathered ominously

Charles and

anger 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

her features into an expression of empathy, then shook her head. “I don’t

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

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

heard this and cupped her face in his hands, then 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

blinked and

nodded in

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

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

broke into a smile, then nuzzled into his chest

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