Chapter 1429


    Chapter 1429


    Toph hadn’t heard from Renee in days. Slowly, he realized their rtionship could never return to what


    it once was.


    During this time, he came to understand a few things. Since their rtionship had taken its course, it


    was best to let things unfold naturally. Not pushing too hard might show respect for their rtionship


    and preserve theirst shreds of dignity.


    Furthermore, he found something he enjoyed.


    He could chat aboutics with Arya daily and discuss plots. When he got stuck, Arya would draw the


    characters with him. Hisic had started serialization again, and with Arya’s help, he had made some


    changes that led to a steady increase in viewership. While it hadn’t reached the previous 100,000-plus


    mark, watching the data steadily rise gave Toph a great sense of aplishment.


    Most importantly, he could be himself around Arya.


    She didn’t pressure him withplicated theories or push him topete for control of the Hamerton


    Group. In Arya’s eyes, family and happiness were equally important. Like him, she had a loving older


    brother and didn’t have to worry about family matters.


    Arya told him, “When you’re doing something, you don’t need to calcte gains and losses. If you


    enjoy it, just go for it. Keep at it, and good results wille.”


    “So, you think my drawing isn’t a waste of time, right?” Toph asked.


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    Arya smiled. “This is something you love, and it’s meaningful. How could that be a waste of time?”


    Suddenly, Toph understood the concept of “sharing the same values.” He and Arya had simr hobbies


    and ideas and came from simr family backgrounds.


    Neither of them had to struggle for their livelihoods because their families had enough resources to


    support their interests. This made it easier for them to get along.


    However, Toph still often thought about Renee. Sometimes, he would lie awake in the quiet of thete


    night, reying scenes from their past together. They had their happy moments, but everything


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    As he thought about this, Arya’s pure smile came to his mind.


    His heart skipped a beat, and he immediately pped himself, forcing those thoughts away.


    Was he betraying Renee and their rtionship by thinking that way?


    He felt uneasy. He never saw himself as that type of person. Even if things didn’t work out with Renee,


    he should take time to heal after the breakup before starting a new rtionship.


    Guilt engulfed Toph. The more he thought about it, the worse he felt about himself.


    His upbringing taught him to take all the me, but he forgot how others treated him.


    During that period, he stopped talking about theic with Arya. Even when she knocked on his door,


    he wouldn’t answer. He would simply excuse himself, iming he had a cold, and worried about


    passing it on to her, so he kept his distance.


    Nevertheless, he leaned against the door, listening to her footsteps. He waited until he heard her return


    to her own ce and close the door before sighing in relief. Still, a slight sense of disappointment


    remained in his heart.


    Shortly after, a courier arrived, delivering a box of cold medicine. As Toph held the box, a rush of


    emotions overwhelmed him.


    At the same time, his phone vibrated.


    It was a message from Renee, begging to meet him.


    Toph held his breath and took two steps back as his heart shattered like ice, a shallow ache spreading


    from deep within him.


    [Toph, we haven’t been in contact for so long. Don’t you want to see me?]


    His finger hesitated over the screen, but he took a deep breath and ultimately agreed to her request.


    In truth, Toph wanted to see her, too. Not for any other reason but to finally have a clear conversation


    with her.