Chapter 1461


    Soniaughed. "Why did you bring up his studies before he''s even home? That poor boy might not


    want toe home after this."


    "He won''t." Toby returned the phone to her. "He''s mentally strong, so he won''t run away. I bet he


    understands he can''t neglect his studies for the championships. Otherwise, I might force him to give up


    on thepetition ande home for school. That''s why he must have studied hard over there. Well,


    the results might not be the best, but he must be confident enough to show off to me."


    "Grandma would be happy this year. Everyone''s back to celebrate the new year with her." She leaned


    against him.


    He caressed her abdomen and replied, "Yes. We also have an extra member here."


    "Yeah."


    Her phone buzzed again. It was a call from Grace, which was not unexpected. She and Toby registered


    their marriage without giving anyone a heads-up, after which they spread the news online. That was


    akin to dropping a bomb on those who knew them personally, so it was understandable for them to call


    and inquire.


    Therefore, Sonia had mentally prepared herself for the influx of calls. She did not look surprised and


    simply picked up the calls that came in. Toby was understanding and did not interrupt her phone


    conversations.


    Simrly, he received a lot of questions and congrattions on his end. Most were happy for him, while


    only a few were unwilling to ept the news, including Lte and Anya.


    Lte, now in detention, got the news from the TV in the center. Coincidentally, she overheard the


    news coverage of Sonia and Toby''s marriage on a public channel, which prompted her to flip the table


    in a fit. She bawled and wailed, saying that the news could not be true and that she found it


    uneptable.


    What else could she do, though? Under detention, she was unable to make a move. Not only that, she


    got a warning and a solitary confinement punishment for acting out.


    Meanwhile, Anya swept the cosmetic products off her dressing table in a fury and stared at the


    marriage certificate photo on her screen with resentment. Even though she knew she stood no chance


    with Toby and harbored a deep hatred for the couple, she could not stop herself from feeling despair


    and envy when she heard the news. After all, she had once loved him with all her heart.


    "Why? Are you throwing a useless tantrum because they''re married?" Connor inched into the room with


    his crutches and sneered when he saw the mess on the floor.


    She stood up and rolled her fists. "Why did they suddenly get married? There was no news about it


    earlier! Why?"


    He stood in front of her. "Do you think I have the answer to that? I bet they decided to get married on a


    whim. That''s why there were no leaks. Anyway, it is good news. At least now I know Toby Fuller is truly


    in love with that woman."


    Not only was Toby willing to throw himself into the fire for her, but he was also willing to die with her.


    Their touching rtionship was eye-opening for Connor.


    Indeed, Connor had gotten to the truth behind the fire at Paradigm Co.''s factory. Although Toby''s men


    covered up the incident well, Connor still dug up some clues after a thorough investigation. Too bad,


    the useless Asher failed to burn the couple alive with the arson as they emerged hurt but alive.


    Still, Connor did not return empty-handed from his investigation. At the very least, he understood the


    depth of Toby''s love for Sonia, which meant that he could use her to destroy Toby next.


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    Anya was clueless about Connor''s n. She was burning in rage the moment she heard him saying


    Toby loved Sonia. She failed to understand why Toby would be attracted to Sonia.


    She believed her looks and family background were on par with Sonia''s. Despite that, Toby only had


    eyes for that woman. Even when Anya pulled some tricks, she never got Toby to love her. That was


    both infuriating and humiliating for her. I will never let this slide. Ever!


    She med her situation today on them and vowed to let them experience a pain she felt a


    thousandfold. Staring at the mirror with her eyes aze, she let go of her emotions even if her


    expressions were ugly.


    Connor squinted at her, and a malicious gleam appeared in his eyes. Go on, hate them. The more you


    hate them, the better of a tool you are.


    Eventually, he smiled and left.


    The next day, people started going on holiday because it was Christmas Eve soon. Sonia went to Tim,


    hoping that he could sign an approval form for temporary leave.


    He knew that Toby and Sonia had to leave the hospital to celebrate the holidays at home, so he signed


    the paper to excuse them without much fuss.


    Sonia returned to Toby''s room with Tim''s signed approval and buried herself in work. She needed to


    prepare since she would spend the holidays with Rose at home. She nned to buy some gifts for her


    and the entire Lane Family.


    It was a busy day for her. Even when Toby suggested having someone else prepare the gifts, she


    turned down the idea because she wanted to make thoughtful purchases, especially for gifts she would


    give to close family and friends.


    He gave in and let her be. Still, he tried to help her by taking up some easy tasks, such as preparing


    mary gifts. She decided to withdraw some cash to give to the kids. Tyler should also receive one.


    Right?


    The Lanes were a huge family, especially after they included Grace''s family members. Sonia


    remembered that Grace asked her family, the Huntingtons, to help source the supplements for Toby''s


    arm injury. Grateful, she would like to show her appreciation by sending gifts to the kids in the


    Huntington Family.


    There were more than ten kids from the Huntingtons'' extended family. Now, the task of wrapping the


    mary gifts fell on Toby. However, he did notin because he wanted to help her out.


    Time flew by, and New Year''s Eve arrived. After some hectic days, Sonia finally wrapped up her holiday


    preparations and visited the Fuller Residence with Toby feeling much relieved.


    When they arrived, she immediately spotted Tyler from afar. He was standing at the entrance, waving


    at their car. After parking, she got out of the car, and her jaw fell at the sight of the boy. Is this Tyler?


    How is he so tanned?


    She stared agape at him for a while. Simrly, Toby jumped at the sight of Tyler''s extremely tanned


    skin. When Tyler smiled, the vast contrast between his sparkling white teeth and tan skin was rather


    funny.


    Tyler had no idea that Toby and Sonia were shocked at his tan skin and giggled like a fool. "Toby!


    Sonia! You''re finally here. I waited so long for you."


    She took Toby''s arm and smiled at Tyler. "You must be tired."


    "No, I''m not! It''s been a while since I came home, and I realized nothing has changed." Tyler waved at


    them.


    Toby gave him a side-eye. "What did you expect? It''s only been half a year. Alright. Start moving and


    help us to get some stuff from the trunk."


    "Roger that," Tyler replied and skipped to the car.