Chapter 1296


    “My wife won’t have to lift a finger for anything in the future!” Toph said seriously, looking at Renee.


    “Have you read ‘Gone with the Wind’?”


    Not well-versed in literature, Renee shook her head with slight embarrassment.


    Toph spoke gently. “In the book, there’s a part where the female protagonist falls into difficulties and


    goes to the male protagonist to borrow money. Despite previously iming to live luxuriously, the male


    protagonist could tell from her appearance that she was struggling just by looking at her hands. They


    were rough, giving away her true situation… Do you understand why?”


    “I don’t know,” admitted Renee.


    “The male protagonist noticed her hands,” Toph said as he held Renee’s hand. “Even though she


    dressed up nicely, her rough hands betrayed her hardships.”


    “I won’t let you end up like that,” Toph reassured her with a smile. “When you’re with me, you won’t


    have to worry about anything! Leave all the tough andborious work to me!”


    Renee looked at him with tears in her eyes, biting her lip.


    Toph gently kissed her forehead and continued with a happy smile. “I want to protect these hands


    forever. How could I not take good care of them?”


    Zuko felt a bit resentful as he didn’t have a proper honeymoon, especially when everyone at the


    Hamerton Group praised him.


    “Mr. Zuko is truly impressive! He got married and didn’t even go on a honeymoon, showing incredible


    self-control!”


    “Not only did he skip the honeymoon, but he also came to work on the third day after his wedding! His


    dedication is unmatched!”


    “Following in his father’s footsteps, indeed!”


    Zuko listened silently.


    In the afternoon, he had nned to book a seaside cafe for a romantic afternoon tea with Lina.


    However, while he was given some documents to sign, he identally sent the café location to Toph


    instead of Lina.


    Their afternoon tea for two turned into three when Toph, with a hearty appetite, joined them, much to


    Zuko’s displeasure.


    “Control yourself!” Zuko growled, “I’m a married man and more disciplined than you! If you get fat, let’s


    see how you’ll fit into a suit at your wedding!”


    Cake crumbs smeared Toph’s face as he grinned at Zuko, seemingly unfazed.


    “It’s okay, Renee won’t mind,” Toph retorted.Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated


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    “You can’t be so sure.”


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    “You…”


    The two brothers were about to start a fight again, and Lina interrupted them. Sheughed as she held


    Zuko’s hand. “Stop fooling around!”


    Zuko heeded his wife’s words, adjusting his suit before haughtily picking up his coffee cup.


    Lina asked Toph, “By the way, why didn’t Reneee with you?”


    “Aunt Kaitlyn was discharged from the hospital the day before yesterday. Renee didn’t want to leave


    her mom alone at home,” Toph replied.


    “What’s there to worry about, though? I’ve arranged three nannies, two caretakers, two bodyguards


    outside, and the driver is there too. Any emergency, and getting her to the hospital is doable!”


    “But Renee isn’t as rxed as you!” Linaughed. “Besides, that’s her birth mom. She wants to spend


    more time with her at home.”


    Toph hesitated and muttered, “Aunt Kaitlyn doesn’t necessarily want to spend time with her.”


    “Huh?” Lina was puzzled. “What do you mean?”


    Toph’s expression darkened as he was hesitant to speak about it.


    Zuko understood his brother’s concern. Toph was usually carefree and lighthearted, but now he


    seemed weighed down by worries.


    Zuko asked with concern, “Toph, did something happen?”


    “Um…” Toph bit his lip. “Aunt Kaitlyn’s been acting really strange since she returned home from the


    hospital.”