Before Nicholas lost his temper, Lena became agitated. She took a step forward, raised her arm, and delivered a resounding slap to Renee.

The world fell silent after the slap.

Renee looked up, stupefied. Her cheek stung, but she found herself staring into a pair of clear, bright eyes.

"H-How could you hit me?" she stammered.

"I struck a rabid dog," Lena replied, her expression unchanged. "I cherish peace and can't stand incessant barking."

Renee seethed with anger, ready to fight Lena with her life. However, Nicholas intervened, forcefully pushing her away with one hand.

She stumbled and fell to the ground with a thud. Before she could retaliate, Toph pulled her up.

"Don't touch me!" she screamed at the top of her lungs.

Toph felt embarrassed as he disregarded her struggles and yanked her away.

used to tolerate her, even showing gentleness when they held hands. Renee

he

and delivered his ultimatum. "Let's end

froze. "W-What did

"Let's break up!"

He finally overcame the obstacle he once believed insurmountable with his

at least reserve a small bit of longing for each

a deep breath, he glanced at her before walking away decisively.

were peaceful as if nothing

moved out of the Thompson residence after the breakup. Linda attempted

go, wanting nothing more

brought harm to the Thompson Group. Kaitlyn had created her own

forgive everything, he wouldn't be a

from Renee since that day. She had blocked him on

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