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“My wife won’t have to lift a finger for anything in the future!” Toph said seriously, looking at Renee. “Have you read
‘Gone with the Wind’?”
Not well-versed in literature, Renee shook her head with slight embarrassment.
Toph spoke gently. “In the book, there’s a part where the female protagonist falls into difficulties and goes to the
male protagonist to borrow money. Despite previously claiming to live luxuriously, the male protagonist could tell
from her appearance that she was struggling just by looking at her hands. They were rough, giving away her true
situation… Do you understand why?”
“I don’t know,” admitted Renee.
“The male protagonist noticed her hands,” Toph said as he held Renee’s hand. “Even though she dressed up nicely,
her rough hands betrayed her hardships.”
“I won’t let you end up like that,” Toph reassured her with a smile. “When you’re with me, you won’t have to worry
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtabout anything! Leave all the tough and laborious work to me!”
Renee looked at him with tears in her eyes, biting her lip.
Toph gently kissed her forehead and continued with a happy smile. “I want to protect these hands forever. How
could I not take good care of them?”
Zuko felt a bit resentful as he didn’t have a proper honeymoon, especially when everyone at the Hamerton Group
praised him.
“Mr. Zuko is truly impressive! He got married and didn’t even go on a honeymoon, showing incredible self-control!”
“Not only did he skip the honeymoon, but he also came to work on the third day after his wedding! His dedication is
unmatched!”
“Following in his father’s footsteps, indeed!”
Zuko listened silently.
In the afternoon, he had planned to book a seaside cafe for a romantic afternoon tea with Lina. However, while he
was given some documents to sign, he accidentally sent the café location to Toph instead of Lina.
Their afternoon tea for two turned into three when Toph, with a hearty appetite, joined them, much to Zuko’s
displeasure.
“Control yourself!” Zuko growled, “I’m a married man and more disciplined than you! If you get fat, let’s see how
you’ll fit into a suit at your wedding!”
Cake crumbs smeared Toph’s face as he grinned at Zuko, seemingly unfazed.
“It’s okay, Renee won’t mind,” Toph retorted.
“You can’t be so sure.”
“Bro, you complain about me the most in this world!”
“You…”
The two brothers were about to start a fight again, and Lina interrupted them. She laughed as she held Zuko’s
hand. “Stop fooling around!”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmZuko heeded his wife’s words, adjusting his suit before haughtily picking up his coffee cup.
Lina asked Toph, “By the way, why didn’t Renee come with you?”
“Aunt Kaitlyn was discharged from the hospital the day before yesterday. Renee didn’t want to leave her mom
alone at home,” Toph replied.
“What’s there to worry about, though? I’ve arranged three nannies, two caretakers, two bodyguards outside, and
the driver is there too. Any emergency, and getting her to the hospital is doable!”
“But Renee isn’t as relaxed as you!” Lina laughed. “Besides, that’s her birth mom. She wants to spend more time
with her at home.”
Toph hesitated and muttered, “Aunt Kaitlyn doesn’t necessarily want to spend time with her.”
“Huh?” Lina was puzzled. “What do you mean?”
Toph’s expression darkened as he was hesitant to speak about it.
Zuko understood his brother’s concern. Toph was usually carefree and lighthearted, but now he seemed weighed
down by worries.
Zuko asked with concern, “Toph, did something happen?”
“Um…” Toph bit his lip. “Aunt Kaitlyn’s been acting really strange since she returned home from the hospital.”
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