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

Renee," he insisted, dragging her

his teeth and delivered

"W-What

"Let's break up!"

Renee, but it felt like a relief to Toph. He finally overcame the obstacle he once believed

a small bit of

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

following days were peaceful as if nothing had

out of the Thompson residence after the breakup. Linda attempted to stop her, but

let her go, wanting nothing

to the Thompson Group. Kaitlyn had created her

were to forgive everything, he wouldn't be

word from Renee since that day. She had blocked him on all fronts, and the weight pressing on his heart

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