Toph chased Renee to the entrance of the hospital.

Renee walked with the grace of the wind, ignoring him like he didn't exist. He could have easily caught up with her in a few steps, but every time he tried, she pushed him away.

The current Renee treated Toph as a stranger. His heart grew colder bit by bit.

He stopped in his tracks, calling out with a hint of grievance, "Renee! What's gotten into you?"

Renee also stopped but did not turn around.

Toph had seen this back view countless times—petite and delicate—making him feel a strong urge to protect her. Today, this back view was oddly indifferent. There were only a few steps between them, yet it felt like a vast chasm he could not bridge.

"Renee, you—"

Renee turned slightly. "Do you have something else to say?"

to stand before her, his gaze anxious. "Do you have to misunderstand me like this? I... I already sent you messages. I told

familiar terms with her!" Renee's lips trembled slightly. "Is she the only person in the whole world who draws comics? That

up with frustration. "I don't

me in the sales department? Among so many sales staff, she specifically had to sign the contract with Lena! Wasn't she

me. She didn't know it was you in that

her voice, giving him a

no, no!" Toph quickly waved his hands.

looked sorrowful. "I thought you'd always stand by my

her by the shoulder and boldly embraced her when he saw she wasn't resisting. "Renee, please don't misinterpret

arms, clutching his clothes

you hope that I have my own career? After thinking about it, I realized I'm only interested in drawing

mentioning Arya's name, afraid that Renee might read too much

in his arms

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