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?”

to the veranda behind him. “Toby, you know

she had inflicted upon Sonia. As far as he was concerned, he should adopt a more fitting nickname for the

briefly, then

affirmation. “So, what are you still doing

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

say, “Listen to me, Toby. You have to break up with Tina

what other wicked schemes she might be up to next. What if she throws Toby under the bus? Or worse—what if she drags our family name through

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

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

“Did

hummed

his

his bad-mouthing, and he would inevitably feel embarrassed regardless of how

Tina called out

let’s

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

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

for. I just wanted to say that I have, indeed, done some grievous things to Miss Reed. However, I have reasons for it, and it was not my intention to hurt

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

scoffed contemptuously at her

her lower lip as the storm clouds gathered ominously in her dark

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

she shuddered in anger and felt

he placated, “I’m sorry, Tina. Tyler is still a kid, and he doesn’t think before

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

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

voice, “I’m scared that Tyler may try to convince you to break up with me. I’m terrified that you

when he heard this and cupped her face in his hands, then dipped his head to look at her solemnly as he promised, “I won’t ever leave you.

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

and

He nodded in

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

Fuller Family, anyway, so it’s not like they have a say

broke into a smile, then nuzzled into his chest once more. “That makes

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