“And have you found any tutors for Tyler?” Toby massaged his temples, looking exhausted.

Tom answered, “Yes, and they’re the cream of the crop in their fields. Once Master Tyler’s tournament is done, they can start their work.”

Toby nodded. “Good. You may leave.”

“Yes.” Tom nodded and left the office.

Toby unlocked his phone and looked at Sonia’s picture, which he had set as his wallpaper. Then, he touched her face with his thumb. “This is as far as I can take you,” he mumbled.

At the same time, Sonia had arrived at Charles’ place after getting a gift for Grace.

Grace came out to welcome her when she heard the hum of the engine outside. “You’re finally here, Sonia.”

“We meet again, Grace.” Sonia looked at her and hugged her happily.

After a while, Grace let go of Sonia and held her face with both hands. “Let me take a look.” She looked closely at Sonia. “It hasn’t even been too long since we last met. Did you get thinner again? And you look exhausted. Did you not sleep well?”

Sonia’s heart skipped a beat, but she nodded. “Yeah. I’ve been busy.” She wouldn’t tell Grace about what she had gone through, or Grace might collapse in shock.

Grace felt sad to hear that Sonia was overworking herself, and she held Sonia’s hand tightly. “I know you’re busy, but you still have to rest. Don’t overwork yourself. You’re still young, and you have a long road ahead of you.”

“I know. Thanks for your concern, Grace.” Sonia was touched that Grace cared so much for her, and she smiled.

the clothes Sonia bought for Grace. “Don’t just

just too happy to see Sonia and didn’t notice that

took Sonia and went into the villa, while Charles

living room, Sonia told Charles to cut up some fruits and

ladies sat on the couch and unwrapped the presents. A pair of simple and elegant earrings slept in the box. It was perfect for women around Grace’s age, and Grace loved it the moment she saw it. “It’s so beautiful. Thank you, Sonia.”

you like it.”

love everything you give me. Here, put it on for

took Grace’s earrings off

her head to feel how comfy the new

beautiful no matter what you wear, Grace,” she

me this way. They’d be

always ask me if you look nice in your jewelry, and I praise you

you.” Sonia nodded and

might have praised me, but you say the same

never did say that all earrings were the same, but since he never changed his praise, it was the same thing anyway. He and his

delight after Charles got

well when Sonia

She shook her head imperceptibly and sighed in silence. He’s still the same kid. Still scared of making a confession. Sheesh. Just tell her you like her if you really do. Don’t be afraid of rejection, and don’t be scared that you’ll never

was too much of a scaredy cat to act on it. All he could do was love Sonia in silence. Because of that, Sonia never knew Charles loved her. He brought this on himself. Just go for it and

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