Chapter 1351


    Toph paused, then he smiled, ruffling Renee’s hair affectionately.


    “I really want to marry you soon, too,” he said gently. “But… Aunt Kaitlyn just passed, so it might not be


    appropriate for us to have the wedding now.”


    “Toph, do you also believe in these things?”


    “I’m not superstitious,” Toph exined seriously. “It’s just human nature. To hold a wedding immediately


    after a funeral, the outsiders might think—”


    “Do you care a lot about what others think?”


    Toph furrowed his brow, at a loss for words. He felt that Renee was somewhat different.


    No, it was not just today. Since Kaitlyn’s death, it was as if all of Renee’s happiness had been taken


    away along with her mother. She became sensitive and suspicious and rarely smiled or spoke. Her


    once introverted personality had be even more gloomy and mncholic.


    Toph tried his best to make her happy. But he knew it wouldn’t be easy for her to feel better quickly.


    Losing her mother had been hard, especially because she was there when Kaitlyn passed away, and


    they were very close.


    Toph held Renee’s hand, his words sincere. “Renee, you know I’m not the type to care about what


    others think. I… I’m just worried about how outsiders might gossip about you.”Books Chapters Are


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    Renee took a deep breath, gradually calming down. She had gotten a bit too worked up just now.


    Marrying Toph was a certainty, and the Hamertons had even sent the gifts. How could they possibly call


    off the wedding?


    Until this matter was officially done, however, she could not help but feel uncertain. Toph was her sole


    reliance in this world, and she was terrified of losing him.


    Renee tightly held his hand, her eyes resembling deep pools. After a lengthy pause, she gently


    inquired, “We will marry, won’t we?”


    “Absolutely,” Toph replied confidently.


    “For sure?”


    “Definitely!”


    “Well…” Renee hesitated momentarily before saying, “Well, then, swear on it.”


    Toph was taken aback.


    In general, couples making promises and vowing oaths was quite normal, but saying it this way felt


    awkward.


    Toph met Renee’s expectant gaze. Looking at it from another angle, he thought perhaps this might


    make her happy. After all, his biggest task right now was to bring happiness to her.


    He smiled and straightened up. With an air of seriousness, he put up three fingers and said, “Alright, I


    swear, I—”


    “Toph, what are you doing?”


    Suddenly, a gentle yet authoritative voice cut in.


    Renee’s heart skipped a beat, and she lowered her gaze, feeling a bit guilty. She greeted softly, “Mrs.


    Hamerton.”


    Cordelia wore a tender smile, but a glint of sternness flickered in her eyes.


    The glint briefly stopped on Renee and then disappeared. Cordelia stood between the two, inspected


    the tea and snacks on the table, and told the servants to rece them.


    Then she scolded her son, “How could you serve Renee with this kind of tea? There are better options


    at home!”


    Toph scratched his head. He would always be a child before his mother.


    Cordelia smoothed his hair. “One day, you’ll build your own family and leave your parents. There are


    some truths and principles of conduct you should know.”


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