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."

"But during all

changed. "Toph, I-I was

couldn't even send

"No!"

afraid you're not the one I truly love," he said with a pitiful smile, sadness clouding his eyes. "You see, you love wealth and status, the power to crush those you dislike.

I want is a peaceful life, to be with the people I love, and to pursue my

his hands. "I understand now! I won't pressure you to read those books or

he was at a loss for words, but then he chuckled

couldn't let go of her desire for half of the Hamertons' assets. He bit his lip

at him in

Renee. Our feelings for

her teeth. "You heartless,