Chapter 52

Tyler spent a huge amount of money to treat Sonia and Zane to dinner, and he was evidently quite proud of himself as he swaggered into the house.

He had already signed the contract for tryouts. Meanwhile, both Zane and Sonia had promised to keep this a secret for the time being. By the time he passed tryouts and officially joined the national basketball team, Tyler would no longer be fearful of Toby’s wrath because it would be insignificant. And so, Tyler hummed a tune as he walked into the foyer to change into his bedroom slippers. However, he entered the living room and was caught by surprise upon seeing Toby sitting on the couch.

The latter was dressed in loungewear and

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was currently smoking a cigarette quite relaxedly

*T-Toby!” Tyler jumped up in fright and stammered slightly, “W-Why are you back so early? I thought Tina’s still in the hospital. Why aren’t you there to see her?”

Toby glanced at him. “Have you had your dinner?”

“Yes, I have.”

“Come over here.” Toby flicked the ash off his cigarette by the side of the ashtray using his index finger. “Let’s chat.”

Just then, Tyler could feel a cold sensation

run down his spineD*mnDid Tina tell him

that I‘m going to join the tryouts? Tyler

clutched his backpack and walked forward

with trepidation. Then, he took a seat on the couch next to Toby, but his whole body remained quite tense. “Toby, it’s all my fault,” he started

Tyler had planned to admit his mistake and take full responsibility for everything. The worst punishment he can inflict on mis to make me face the wallso that‘s not a big dealTyler wanted to prevent Toby from investigating this any further, lest the latter confronted Sonia about it.

“Go ahead and play basketball if that’s what you’re really keen to do.” Tyler had

barely said anything but was interrupted by

Toby before he even finished his

sentence.

Tyler stared at the other man in disbelief

and he wondered whether he had misheard something. “Toby, did you agree for me to… play basketball?”

“Yeah, go ahead,” Toby replied nonchalantly. “Do whatever makes you happy. I won’t stop you from it, and that includes playing basketball too. I’ll talk to Mom about it.”

Toby had rewatched the two video clips sent by Zane when he reached home at

night and he had contemplated the

situation for quite some time because of

Sonia’s words. Finally, he managed to

come to terms with everything. He had

entered the family business when he was in school because of his exceptional talent

Furthermore, he

either. However. Tvler

clearly had no intention

for the Fuller

had rung up the coach who had gone to Tyler’s school today. The former could sense the coach’s strong liking toward Tyler from his words. The coach had praised him throughout their conversation and

Just then, Toby realized that he shouldn’t force Tyler to take over the

didn’t want to stifle

for real?” Tyler’s eyes sparkled. Feeling shocked, he

you’re awesome! You’re the most liberal-minded brother in the whole wide world! Don’t worry! I won’t let you down. I’ll definitely make

the path you choose for yourself so you have to persevere in it. Don’t bring yourself or the family name

glass of water and some fruits. “Toby, did

way more patient

of me previously?”

“Not really. In the past, I felt more like one of your subordinates working for you. Listening

a short while before saying, “It’s because a

today.” Throughout all

 after

 paid attention to Tyler‘s actual thoughts.I always

 in front of

 him any

 we never really had a

to behave so insolently and

of voice. “Was she your discipline teacher

not to answer. Instead, he casually asked, “What

hotpot for dinner and

four platters of meat just by

and he chatted incessantly about it. Suddenly, he realized that

some unfinished homework to do… Toby, I’ll head upstairs first!”

his backpack and hurriedly left the room. As

“Toby, don’t smoke so

hastens one’s death!”

that. Frightened, Tyler lowered his head and scurried

for Toby, he stared

distinctly recalled that night he had with Sonia

with cigarette smoke that they shared. Just then, he felt his crotch tighten. Suddenly, he lost his urge to smoke

ashtray.

the time. Then, they caught a flight early in the

northern tip of Norfolk. Being one of the largest ski field resorts in the country, every year during

to the resort for a ski

the airport to send passengers off to

cab as

the pretty snow scene outside the window. She then asked Charles, “Don’t you feel

a

point?”

didn’t enjoy being among crowds so she didn‘t

Would

and give you some tips? What do

at him. “We’re here on a business trip. We’re not here for

alright. Business is

He heaved

Co. should be a well-kept

hold

he’s here.” She turned her head in the other direction to look outside the window and ignored him.

the resort, Sonia and Charles

conversation with the boss of

skiing session. Coincidentally, they

each other while

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