Chapter 1416


    Back then, he had promised, as a responsible boyfriend, to provide her with a sense of security,


    allowing her to check his phone anytime, anywhere. At that time, she was naive and never took


    advantage of this offer.


    Now…


    Renee shifted her gaze, her face aligned with the screen as she gently swiped her finger. –


    Toph had spent a considerable amount of time in the restroom. He sshed cold water on his face,


    attempting to temporarily clear his cluttered mind.


    To be honest, his feelings for Renee had be quiteplex. Guilt had overtaken love, and fear had


    surpassed pity. It seemed impossible to revert to their previous rtionship.


    He even felt apprehensive about encountering her, fearful of receiving her messages, and terrified of


    hearing her calls.


    However, he couldn’tpletely remove her from his life. His greatest fear was Renee attempting


    suicide again because of him. He dreaded carrying the weight of that heavy burden on his conscience


    for the rest of his life.


    Toph took a deep breath, dried his face, and left the restroom. As he reached the private room’s


    entrance, he put on a cheerful and natural smile. “Renee!”


    Unexpectedly, he was met with Renee’s intense gaze upon pushing open the door.


    Toph couldn’t help but tremble. “Renee… what’s wrong?”Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join &


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    Renee stared at him, her eyes concealing sharp daggers as she coldly smirked. “Toph Hamerton! How


    much longer do you intend to deceive me?”


    “What?”


    Without warning, Renee mmed the phone onto the table.


    Toph froze. His chat history with Arya was disyed on the screen!


    His mind buzzed, and the entire world went nk.


    He stared at Renee in disbelief. She had never gone through his phone before, and he had never


    considered deleting the messages with Arya after their conversations since he had a clear conscience.


    “Renee, let me exin…”


    “So, you’ve still been in contact!” Renee shouted hysterically, “You even sent her drafts of your


    drawings?”


    “Yes, I sent her drafts of my drawings!” Toph’s voice quivered slightly. “But I don’t think there was


    anything inappropriate about it!


    “Renee, I simply enjoy drawing and ying games. Why do you insist on making me study those


    books?”


    “Toph!” Renee’s face contorted in fury. “You’re truly heartless!”


    “Renee…”


    Toph hurried over to grab her shoulders, desperately exining, “I-I only discussedics with Arya!


    And… myic serialization is doing well now.


    “Arya said she has potential publishers and even adaptation opportunities for me! Please trust me,


    Renee. I can achieve something significant through my art!”


    “Stay away from me!” Renee yelled. “Toph, why did I not realize you’re the kind of person who speaks


    differently to my face and behind my back?”


    “I’m not!”


    “I can give up my life for you! Is this how you treat me?”


    Toph froze, his ears ringing as if countless insects were buzzing.


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    “I can give up my life for you, so you must treat me well!


    “I can give up my life for you, so you must listen to me!


    “Otherwise, you’re heartless. If I die one day, it will be because of you!”


    Toph felt as though he had returned to the nightmares he faced every night. His head suddenly


    throbbed, and he shouted before running out of the private room.