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.

were whispering about her, claiming she was the daughter of a traitor from the Thompsons. They said her mother had mental

were originally supposed to have a marriage alliance

at the

He just assumed she wasn't feeling well. So, he tried

we can play together! We can make a couple in

good at playing games. Besides, didn't Ms. Bayer just say the couple you formed in the game won't make it

explaining, "No, that's not it! Renee, look,

need!" Renee raised her voice and stood up

"Renee—"

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 to pass the Baker

thought of competing with my

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