Married a Secret Billionaire by Breaking Wave

Toph paused, then he smiled, ruffling Renee's hair affectionately.

"I really want to marry you soon, too," he said gently. "But... Aunt Kaitlyn just passed, so it might not be appropriate for us to have the wedding now."

"Toph, do you also believe in these things?"

"I'm not superstitious," Toph explained seriously. "It's just human nature. To hold a wedding immediately after a funeral, the outsiders might think—"

"Do you care a lot about what others think?"

Toph furrowed his brow, at a loss for words. He felt that Renee was somewhat different.

No, it was not just today. Since Kaitlyn's death, it was as if all of Renee's happiness had been taken away along with her mother. She became sensitive and suspicious and rarely smiled or spoke. Her once introverted personality had become even more gloomy and melancholic.

Toph tried his best to make her happy. But he knew it wouldn't be easy for her to feel better quickly. Losing her mother had been hard, especially because she was there when Kaitlyn passed away, and they were very close.

to care about

breath, gradually calming down. She had gotten a bit

had even sent the gifts. How could they possibly call off the

matter was officially done, however, she could not help but feel uncertain. Toph was her sole reliance in this world, and

deep pools. After a lengthy pause, she gently inquired, "We will marry, won't

"Absolutely," Toph replied confidently.

"For sure?"

"Definitely!"

Renee hesitated momentarily before saying, "Well,

Toph was taken aback.

general, couples making promises and vowing oaths was quite normal, but saying

perhaps this might make her happy. After all,

he put

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