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 if he did as the voice told him to, and it really

to calm Tina down, but the pain stopped once he did. Because of that, even an atheist like him felt spooked. He wondered if the same thing

what he 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

crutch, and he had a heart attack all of a sudden. Even though

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

manager stared at him for a while, but he eventually believed Toby. “Very well then. Call us if you need anything.

“Alright.” Toby nodded.

took his leave, Sonia suddenly chuckled, and everyone wondered

you laughing,

her salad. “A stranger actually cared more about Mr. Fuller than his own fiancée. She believed him right away when he said he’s fine. Do you even love him,

you insulting me? Of course I love him!” Tina slammed

shrugged. “I’m just asking. Why are you overreacting? Oh, did I hit the bullseye?

lip and looked toward Toby for help. “Trust me, Toby. I really care

right. Enough. Just finish your meal.” Toby interrupted her,

stop talking and go back to

then he suddenly said, “Tina, I’ve been thinking

Toby’s face fell, and he

the plates on the table, sending porcelain shards flying everywhere. One of them cut Sonia’s arm, drawing

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