Married a Secret Billionaire by Breaking Wave

Renee stood there, utterly shocked by Toph's unexpected reaction. She had always viewed him as the wealthy, naive son she could easily manipulate.

In their previous conflicts, no matter how heated they became, Toph would invariably return to her like an obedient puppy whenever she shed a tear and showed vulnerability.

However, something in his eyes had changed this time. Panic briefly gripped her, but she regained her composure and continued crying.

"Toph, what am I to you? I have realized my mistake and genuinely want to be with you. You're an exceptional man, and I should cherish you—"

"That's right, I'm quite exceptional." Toph forced a smile. "I must have seemed like a fool to you, huh?"

"Toph!"

"Do you have any idea what I've been through?" He locked eyes with her. "I felt like I was losing my mind. No matter what I attempted, there was always a voice in my head saying, 'You can't do it...'"

"Renee, I started having nightmares. I'd wake up in the middle of the night and couldn't fall back asleep. I was exhausted but couldn't find rest. I isolated myself in my room, avoiding everyone, and I even neglected my comic."

last part. "But during all this

"Toph, I-I was

So busy that you couldn't even send me a

"No!"

sadness clouding his eyes. "You

I want is a peaceful life, to be with the

read those books or

Toph stared at her in disbelief. Initially, he was at a loss

He bit his lip and forcefully pulled his hands away, causing a

at him in

in anguish. "Let me go, Renee. Our feelings for each other have changed irreparably. We can never go back

She gritted her teeth.