Chapter 1464


    It was a new year''s gift from his wife; Toby would open it in the room where the others were not around.


    Tyler rolled his eyes upon noticing Toby''s petty attitude, whereas Rose and Mary shook their head as


    they found it hrious.


    Everyone was celebrating over their harmonious, nuptial rtionship, but the irked Jean pouted. Still,


    she kept silent because she knew her ce in the family.


    After Sonia distributed the presents, Tom excused himself to avoid bothering the family''s gathering, but


    in vain because Rose asked him to stay.


    The Fuller Family fostered the orphan since he was young; he was all alone in his family. Thus, what


    fun would it be if he returned to being alone on such a happy asion?


    The more, the merrier—that was why she asked him to stay. No one minded an extrapanion


    either, so Tom stayed, and Tyler dragged him out to y crackers. Despite his reluctance, Tom could


    not withstand Tyler''s persistence and went along with it.


    Jean excused herself and returned to her room due to her reluctance to share the same space with


    Sonia.


    Rose was happy over Jean''s absence because she frowned at that unwanted long face. Waving her


    hand, she gestured for Jean to leave when thetter voiced her request.


    Now that Rose, Mary, Toby, and Sonia were the only ones in the main hall, liveliness warmed up the


    atmosphere under the heaters'' help.


    Yet, Sonia felt the chill because she knew what awaited ahead.


    "So, aren''t you going to tell us what happened to you?" Rose looked at Toby while asking in a low


    voice.


    He knew that there was no escaping from that question. Besides, the couple intended to level with the


    family. So, he did not hesitate to answer upon hearing that question. "Grandma, I received a heart


    transnt again."


    Both Rose and Mary''s expressions fell while Sonia''s heart was palpitating. She dropped her guilty and


    remorseful gaze onto the floor.


    "Again? Why?" A trembling Rose approached Toby to hold his hands tightly. "The surgery a few years


    was a sess, wasn''t it? The doctor imed you can lead a peaceful life until old age, so why?"


    "Yeah. What happened, Young Master Toby?" Mary asked concernedly.


    Sonia rose from her seat, intending to admit her fault. However, Toby suddenly pulled her back to her


    seat as he did not want her to say anything. "Grandma, I didn''t tell you about this, but something went


    wrong with my heart because of that car ident."


    "What?" Rose was shocked to the core. "You mean that one which happened a couple of months ago?"


    "Yes." He nodded.


    Sonia gawked at him in disbelief. What does he mean by that? Why is he ming everything on that


    ident? His heart went wrong because he saved me. It has nothing to do with that ident. Why is


    he iming that the ident is the cause of everything? Is it because he didn''t want Grandma to


    me me?


    She bit her lower lip as bitterness churned in her. She wished she could tell Rose the truth and take the


    me upon herself, but the man kept holding her thigh. Rose and Mary did not notice his careful


    actions either.


    "That''s impossible." Rose disyed a shadow of a doubt. "I followed up on your condition the whole


    time and didn''t hear anything going wrong with your heart."


    "Yeah. Neither did I!"


    Toby lowered his gaze and smiled faintly. "That''s because Tom was worried that you might not be able


    to take it. So, we kept it from you guys. The doctor promised to keep it a secret too. I had been


    searching for a suitable heart and finally found one a few days ago. The surgery was a sess."


    "Is it true?" Rose stared at him in an attempt to see through him.


    The man looked straight into her eyes, adding credibility to his ims via his genuine eyes. At longst,


    she believed in his words as she patted his shoulder out of frustration. "You, silly boy. How dare you


    keep me in the dark. It''s such an important matter!"


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    "I just thought it was too much for you to take in," cooed Toby gently as he pulled her hands.


    She snorted. "Then, why are you telling me about it now?"


    He shook his head. "Now''s the right time because I''ve fully recovered, and there''s no problem with the


    surgery. That''s why I feelfortable telling you now. I don''t have to worry that you''ll faint or


    something."


    "You think too weak of your grandmother." She tightened her sp on her stick. "Even if you told me


    the truth back then, I wouldn''t copse. Do not forget that I survived the war."


    "I know." He nodded. "I know you''re strong as ever, Grandma, but I can''t take the risk. If we turn back


    the time, I will still choose to keep it from you and tell you only once it''s over."


    "Turn back time and suffer again?" Rose mmed him. "Once is enough. Do you think you''re a sort of


    machine? That you''ll be fine after simply changing someponents?"


    Her remarks tickled Toby and Mary''s bones. Mary took Rose''s side by saying, "Yes, Young Master


    Toby, you should refrain from saying such a thing."


    "Okay. I promise I won''t." He nodded. "All in all, I have a young and healthy heart now. As long as I''m


    away from danger, I can live a long, healthy life. So, don''t you worry, Grandma."


    "You''re only telling me after the surgery. There''s no use worrying about you." Rose shot a re at him.


    "I know you did that out of love, but I hope you won''t do the same in the future. Just tell me.


    Sometimes, it won''t do me good if you keep me in the dark. I don''t wanna be thest person to know


    about your condition. Okay?"


    "Okay, Grandma. There''ll be no more next time." He nodded.


    She sighed. "If only you keep your promise. Look at my age. My sole wish is for you guys to be safe


    and sound."


    "We will. We will always be safe and healthy." He held her hands tight. "I''m still hoping that you can


    attend our wedding."


    He looked back at Sonia, who forced a smile. "So do I, Grandma."


    Rose chuckled and nodded. "Of course, I will. Don''t underestimate me. I''m not in the best health, but I


    know I still have a long way to go. I''m sure I''ll be able to wait for that day toe, but when will you


    hold the wedding? The registration ispleted, so I assume we can bring the wedding forward?"


    "Yup. That is for sure. After Little Leaf settles the score with them, we will hold the wedding right away.


    Titus won''t be able to hold on any much longer. I bet it won''t be long before you see us walk down the


    aisle." Toby assured.