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?"

this? I... I already sent you messages. I told you I wanted to draw comics and showed Ari my work. Why

trembled slightly. "Is she the only person

"I don't know any other comic artists

to make a mockery of me in the sales

Arya explained to me. She didn't know it was

suddenly raised her voice, giving him a sideways glance. "So,

quickly waved his hands. "We

always stand by

she wasn't resisting. "Renee, please don't misinterpret

in his arms, clutching his clothes

comics for you." Toph patted her head. "Didn't you hope that I have my own career? After thinking about it, I realized I'm only interested in drawing and games. Actually, I can be like... some comic artists and adapt my work into a game. It's a win-win situation in terms of fame and

deliberately avoided mentioning Arya's name, afraid that Renee might read

his arms gradually calmed

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