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.

her, even showing gentleness when they held hands. Renee

enough, Renee," he insisted, dragging her

onlookers, he gnashed his teeth and delivered his

"W-What

"Let's break up!"

it felt like a relief to Toph. He finally overcame the obstacle he once believed insurmountable with his own

at least reserve a small bit of

a deep breath, he glanced at her before

days were peaceful

swiftly moved out of the Thompson residence after the breakup. Linda attempted to stop

wanting nothing

caused him to lose his child, while Renee had nearly brought harm to the Thompson Group.

he wouldn't be a

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

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