"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.

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

smile returned to her face. Even she liked how she looked

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

at him with mixed emotions, then softly said after a while, "Previously... at the banquet, I

"I know why you did that. It's

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 girls,

"Okay."

the rhythm of his heartbeat and finding a

in her heart

guy. She was the one who had apologized first, and given his character, he probably considered that matter settled. He would not overthink it,

advised him to do

rose within Renee. After Toph left, she called

to raising the Hamerton brothers. Apart from Cordelia and Zephyr, Zuko and Toph relied on Wendy the most. Wendy was kind-hearted, respectful, and caring toward both Lina and Renee, so they often kept in

Wendy picked up the phone, Renee hesitated before saying, "Aunt Wendy,

busy in the garden.

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