"Mr. Hamertons, s-stop fighting!

"No^ Don't... don't hit me...

"I promise both of you will have a set of lipsticks today. No one will leave empty-handed!" -

Later, Toph and Chris walked out of DL Mall, satisfied and carrying shopping bags. They found a food truck by the roadside, ordered a table full of snacks and two packs of beer, and indulged themselves thoroughly.

The next day, Toph confidently arrived at the Thompson residence with the cosmetics in hand. Coincidentally, Renee opened the door and could not help the delight when she saw what he was holding.

"What do you think?" Toph flicked his hair and smirked. "Do you like it?"

Renee nodded and stepped forward to hug him after a moment, tears trickling down her face.

"Hey, don't cry!" Toph was taken aback. "I bought this for you hoping to make you happy, not to make you sad."

Renee smiled through her tears. She was not sad—she was just too touched, to the point she felt it was all unreal.

carefully applying it to her lips. The color was beautiful, complementing her

to her face. Even she liked

30 different colors." Toph proudly showcased. "I don't know the difference between all these shades of red, but you can wear a different one

you, Toph." Renee looked at him with mixed emotions, then softly said after a while, "Previously... at the banquet, I shouldn't have said those things to

her. "I know why you did that. It's because I made you feel

wedding date has just been postponed. My parents haven't said anything about canceling the engagement. Just be at ease. I'll also keep an eye on myself more in the future and make sure I don't get too close to other

"Okay."

of his heartbeat and finding a

in her heart still

had apologized first, and given his character, he probably considered that matter settled. He

someone had advised him to do

uncomfortable feeling rose within Renee.

Wendy the

up the phone, Renee hesitated before

Wendy was busy in the garden.

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