Chapter 1475


    “Oh, why is little Sephy ignoring her Uncle Toph now?” Toph chuckled dryly. “Little princess, Uncle Toph


    will have to give you away in marriage one day!”


    Zuko coughed and chuckled. “Hey, don’t change the subject!”


    Toph nced at Arya, seeking her support.


    Arya couldn’t help butugh and looked at Zuko and Lina. “Can we go easy on him?”


    “In that case, he has to confess!” Lina raised her eyebrows. “Why did you tell Bianca about Chris and


    Lenny’s travel ns? She’s on the same train with them!”


    “I…” Toph awkwardly scratched his head.


    The situation that day went like this—Bianca mentioned seeing hisic adaptation on a website and


    was eager to meet this talentedic artist. Gradually, he got carried away with the ttery, answering


    whatever she asked.


    “I… I didn’t think much at the time!” Toph said, embarrassed. “Besides, Chris and Lena are doing a


    good deed this time. What’s there to hide? Plus, I wanted to honor our childhood friendship. We used


    to y together as kids… like with Arya!”


    “What?” Lina’s eyes widened. “How can youpare Bianca to Arya?”


    “Pammy, you seem to really dislike Bianca.”


    “That’s true. I can’t stand her!” Lina yed with Persephone in her arms.


    “Toph, she’s not like Arya,” Lina said seriously. “Arya is open and honest, but Bianca’s interest in Chris


    seems off.”


    “Maybe you’re just too fond of Lena?” Toph grinned, not taking offense.


    In his memory, Bianca had always been a clever and friendly girl, getting along well with the boys. She


    didn’t seem conniving.


    “Alright, can we move on from this for now?” Toph straightened up and smiled. Then, he took out


    invitations from his pocket and handed one to each of them ceremoniously.


    Zuko and Lina were surprised.


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    Arya smiled and exined, “There will be a formal signing ceremony between my studio and Toph next


    month. You’ve got to be there!”


    “Signing ceremony?”


    “Yes, Toph has been working solo until now. Even though he sold the copyright, it’s hard for him to go


    far without a team supporting him.” Arya smiled gently, looking proudly at Toph. “How could I miss


    signing such a talentedic artist? I want to sign him before other studios find him!”


    Lina smiled. “Arya, are you nning to stop drawing and focus on behind-the-scenes work from now


    on?”


    “That would be great!” Toph said cheerfully, “I’ll be at the front lines charging into battle while Arya


    guards our homefront. We’re a perfect match!”


    Arya’s face turned red instantly, and she looked a bit embarrassed, lowering her gaze before quickly


    making an excuse about some studio preparations and leaving.


    No one said anything, and Toph had a long thought. It wasn’t until Arya was gone that he let out a low


    sigh and winced. “Bro, did I say something foolish just now?”


    “Are you sure it was foolish?” Zuko patted his shoulder. “Words spoken subconsciously often reveal


    what’s in your heart.”


    “But…” Toph was a little unsure.


    His past rtionship with Renee was over, and he had cleared space in his heart. However, he wasn’t


    sure if Arya would fill that space willingly.


    Moreover, hisst rtionship had been rather traumatic, and he was hesitant to think about what the


    next one would be like.


    “Why are you just standing there?” Lina also approached and patted him. “Aren’t you going to


    apany Arya back to the studio? It’s far from here, and she doesn’t have a car. Who knows how


    long she’ll have to walk!”