Toph noticed that Renee might not be feeling well, so he asked her with concern. He even went out and brought back a lot of food and drinks for her.

Renee gazed at the array of dishes—main courses, sides, and desserts—all in her favorite flavors.

Tears welled up in her eyes, and an inexplicable emotion overcame her. She softly leaned against Toph's shoulder. Maybe no one else in the world would care for her like this. Even her mother had never remembered her preferences so well.

"What's wrong?" Toph stroked her head with a gentle smile. "Are you really feeling unwell? Should I send you home earlier and call a doctor?"

"Send me back home?" Renee's heart lurched. "Will you return after sending me home?"

"Hmm... I probably will," Toph replied candidly. "After all, the banquet hasn't ended yet, and my parents haven't left. If I leave first, it won't seem polite."

Renee bit her lip, remembering how Toph would never leave her side whenever she was unwell.

'Is he trying to send me back so I don't embarrass him here?' she wondered darkly.

she was the daughter of a traitor from the Thompsons. They said her mother had

even mentioned that the Hamertons were originally supposed to have a marriage alliance with the

Renee felt annoyed, and her good mood at

at times and sad at others. He just assumed she wasn't feeling well. So, he tried different things to make her feel better. He cracked jokes, purposefully sang badly, and eventually introduced her

can

need," Renee said lightly. "I've never been good at playing games. Besides, didn't Ms. Bayer just say the couple you formed

was taken aback, quickly explaining, "No, that's not it! Renee, look, we can form this

need!" Renee raised her voice and stood up abruptly. "Can't

"Renee—"

you anyway? All you do is play games all day long! Can't you think about something serious? Even if you're not as capable as your older brother, at least

even your grandmother wants

of competing with my brother over these things,

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