"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.

it to her lips. The color was beautiful, complementing her complexion and no longer leaving

mirror, and a smile returned to her face. Even she liked how she

know the difference between all these shades of red, but you can wear a different

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

know why you did that. It's because I

else besides you. Our wedding date has just been postponed. My parents haven't said anything about canceling the engagement. Just be at ease. I'll also keep

"Okay."

rhythm of

unease in her heart still

about Toph, he was a straightforward guy. She was the one who had apologized first, and given his character, he probably considered that matter settled. He would not overthink it, let alone buy lipsticks to surprise her. He was someone who moved forward and focused on the

advised him to

feeling rose within Renee. After

contributor 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

phone, Renee hesitated

in the garden.

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