Sonia shook her head. “I don’t think so. He doesn’t have any heart condition.” Or at least not that I know of. She looked at Toby, who was getting paler and paler, then at Tina, who couldn’t do anything else but cry. Sonia shook her head, for she couldn’t believe how incompetent Tina was. “Miss Gray, if you want your fiancé to live, you should call an ambulance. Crying helps no one.”

Tina stopped crying, then she felt awkward about the fact Sonia had to remind her what to do before she even thought about calling a doctor. However, that didn’t stop her from glaring at Sonia. “Of course I will. You think I’m stupid?”

Sonia shrugged. “Very well then. Suit yourself. Dig in, Carl.”

“Sure, Sonia.” Carl nodded.

 

They went back to their meal without another word. Tina snorted and was about to call an ambulance, but Toby suddenly raised a hand to stop her. “It’s fine. I’ll be fine.”

“But Toby…”

“Don’t cry!” Before she could finish, Toby fought through the pain and put his hand on her face, wiping her tears off with his thumb. “I’m fine, so don’t worry.” He calmed her down gently, but his voice was hoarse. The moment he said that, Toby could feel the pain in his heart subsiding. A few moments later, the pain disappeared completely. If it weren’t for the sweat on his forehead, nobody would know he was in pain just a moment earlier.

hiding his shock and fury. Toby just wanted to see if the pain would go away

even an atheist like him felt spooked. He wondered if the same thing would happen

was thinking, but when she saw some color returning to his face, she heaved a sigh of relief. “You’re okay, Toby.

 

his eyes. Tina didn’t notice that, so she went back to

away, he looked at Toby. “Are you sure you’re all right, sir? Why don’t I call a doctor over?” He came here with a crutch, and he had

for the doctor. Put the broken glass on my tab.” Toby massaged his forehead

a while, but he eventually believed Toby. “Very well then. Call us if you need anything. Enjoy the rest of your

“Alright.” Toby nodded.

manager took his leave, Sonia suddenly chuckled, and everyone

laughing,

than his own fiancée. She believed him right away when he said he’s fine. Do you even love him,

Miss Reed? Are you insulting me? Of course I love him!” Tina slammed her cutlery on the

just asking. Why are you overreacting? Oh, did I hit

Toby for help. “Trust me, Toby. I really care

your meal.”

talking and go back to her

for a moment, then he suddenly said, “Tina, I’ve been thinking about it for the past

from the next table, so Toby’s face fell, and he looked at the direction of the sound. What he saw was a big crystal chandelier sitting on top of Sonia’s

the plates on the table, sending porcelain shards flying everywhere. One of them cut

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