Toph glanced around, feeling uneasy.

Chris was older and exuded a military aura. It made Toph cautious about acting recklessly in front of him.

Suddenly, the world seemed to hush, and each passing second felt like an eternity in the silent atmosphere.

Lena’s heart raced as she did not want to involve Chris. She decided not to argue with Toph about whatever he said concerning her, hoping he would eventually let her go after scolding her enough. But with Chris caught in the middle, she felt distressed.

As Lena was about to tug at Chris’ sleeve, Toph shouted in frustration, “You’re actually siding with her?”

“Toph…”

“Chris Hamerton! How could you side with her against me? What are you thinking?”

“Because I believe that Lenny isn’t that kind of person!” Chris almost roared.

Toph and Lena were shocked.

but the words couldn’t be taken back. He firmly held Lena’s hand and looked straight into Toph’s eyes, saying, “She may have a

Toph, I hope you’ll work on your impulsive flaw. When you’ve thought it through, come and

at Chris, her mind blank, feeling warmth from his hand holding

led her away, and she followed like

a figure suddenly flashed not

jolted, snapping back to her senses,

“What’s wrong?” Chris asked.

shook off his hand, and looked at him with a

“Hey…”

out to her, but she ran fast like a rabbit, disappearing from his

wore a smile he did not notice

and Lina finally saw Renee

quickly pulled her into the pantry and made her a cup of coffee. “It’s been

felt a little embarrassed. She accepted the coffee

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