Chapter 1364
Toph noticed that Renee might not be feeling well, so he asked her with concern. He even went out and
brought back a lot of food and drinks for her.
Renee gazed at the array of dishes—main courses, sides, and desserts—all in her favorite vors.
Tears welled up in her eyes, and an inexplicable emotion overcame her. She softly leaned against
Toph’s shoulder. Maybe no one else in the world would care for her like this. Even her mother had
never remembered her preferences so well.
“What’s wrong?” Toph stroked her head with a gentle smile. “Are you really feeling unwell? Should I
send you home earlier and call a doctor?”
“Send me back home?” Renee’s heart lurched. “Will you return after sending me home?”
“Hmm… I probably will,” Toph replied candidly. “After all, the banquet hasn’t ended yet, and my parents
haven’t left. If I leave first, it won’t seem polite.”
Renee bit her lip, remembering how Toph would never leave her side whenever she was unwell.
‘Is he trying to send me back so I don’t embarrass him here?’ she wondered darkly.
She had actually overheard some gossip. People were whispering about her, iming she was the
daughter of a traitor from the Thompsons. They said her mother had mental health issues and criticized
the Hamertons for epting her as their daughter-inw.
They even mentioned that the Hamertons were originally supposed to have a marriage alliance with the
Bayers and that it was really unfortunate for Toph.
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Suddenly, Renee felt annoyed, and her good mood at the beginning of the event had vanished
completely.
Toph couldn’t figure out why she seemed happy at times and sad at others. He just assumed she
wasn’t feeling well. So, he tried different things to make her feel better. He cracked jokes, purposefully
sang badly, and eventually introduced her to a mobile game.Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join &
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“Renee, I’ll help you create an ount, and we can y together! We can make a couple in this
game…”
“No need,” Renee said lightly. “I’ve never been good at ying games. Besides, didn’t Ms. Bayer just
say the couple you formed in the game won’t make it to the end?”
Toph was taken aback, quickly exining, “No, that’s not it! Renee, look, we can form this couple!”
“I said there’s no need!” Renee raised her voice and stood up abruptly. “Can’t you understand?”
“Renee—”
“How old are you anyway? All you do is y games all day long! Can’t you think about something
serious? Even if you’re not as capable as your older brother, at least try to manage thepany
properly? Are the Hamertons’ assets going to be left to your older brother in the future?
“He already has enough! He has the Hamerton Group, is the young Count in Southeast Aciatic, and
even your grandmother wants to pass the Baker Group to him. But what about you? You’re always
indulging yourself. Who will respect you?”
“Renee, I’ve never thought ofpeting with my brother over these things, and I won’t!”
“Yes, you’ve never thought of it.” Renee sneered. “I once never thought ofpeting with Lina either. I
wholeheartedly wanted to bring her back to the Thompsons! But now, she treats the person who
caused my mother’s death as her confidante!”
“You…” Toph stared nkly at Renee.
He had never heard her speak like this before.
He believed they were like a perfect match in a game, destined to explore the world, watch sunsets,
and age together.
Abruptly, the room fell into a heavy silence.
Although Toph did not understand what he had done wrong, his innocent nature made him choose to
apologize first. “I’m sorry, Renee. Don’t be angry, I—”
Before he finished speaking, Renee had already run off.
Toph stood alone, his mobile game emitting the sound of a failed level. His phone’s screen slowly grew
darker, matching the fading brightness of his expression.