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.

gossip. People were whispering about her, claiming she was the daughter of a traitor from the Thompsons. They said her mother had mental health issues and criticized the

a marriage alliance with

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

can play together! We can make a couple

Ms. Bayer just

not it! Renee, look, we

Renee raised her voice and stood up

"Renee—"

not as capable as your older brother, at least try

already has enough! He has the Hamerton Group, is the young Count in Southeast Aciatic, and even your grandmother wants to pass the Baker Group to him. But what about you? You're always indulging yourself. Who will respect

thought of competing with my brother

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