Toph paused briefly but then smiled and said, “I’ll listen to you!”

Not only did he let her choose the breakfast location, but also what to eat.

Renee ordered croissants and coffee, specifically requesting smoked salmon. She remembered the time when Toph had five portions of smoked salmon for breakfast at the Thompsons, and she had secretly kept that in mind.

Toph was somewhat surprised but smiled happily. When the smoked salmon was served, he enjoyed it greatly.

“This… definitely doesn’t taste as good as the one at home,” Renee said softly.

With his mouth full, Toph mumbled, “Mm, it’s delicious!”

Renee looked at him, unsure where to place her hands. Despite knowing each other for a long time and gradually clarifying their relationship, a girl would always feel uneasy and afraid of embarrassing herself in front of someone she liked.

Toph also placed some salmon on her plate and split the croissant. “Don’t just look at me. You should eat too!”

softly. After a while, she spoke

Her question

expression became serious. “Because I…

that I’m acting in front of them and secretly colluding

set down his cutlery and looked at her silently. The girl’s melancholy and sensitivity tugged at his

do you think that?” he asked softly. “Is it just

Renee nodded vigorously.

never saw him as your

“Toph…”

and downs in their lives. Do you think they couldn’t tell if someone was acting, even in front of them? Don’t overthink it. The most

it in his palm. “And then leave everything else to me. I’ll protect you for the rest of

tingled, and her

wiped her tears with a tissue. “That’s one of

“Okay…”

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