Toph took Renee back to Centrolis and escorted her all the way home. He only bid her farewell at the entrance of the Thompson residence. He would have liked to stay a bit longer at the Thompsons if he had not needed to attend a dinner with his parents.
Toph instructed her before leaving, "Renee, don't disclose anything about Pammy to Uncle Nicholas and Aunt Linda yet. My brother said we need to handle this matter carefully."
"Okay, I understand." Renee lightly bit her lip. She knew this feeling. When Melvin suddenly appeared and claimed to be her father, it felt like lightning struck her from above. If just the appearance of a biological father was so shocking, she could only imagine how painful it would be for Pammy to find out that her home for the past 20 years was not truly her own.
"Alright, hurry back!" Toph smiled, his gaze filled with reluctance. Renee waved to him several times before slowly entering through the mansion gates.
However, as soon as she stepped into the courtyard, a large hand suddenly reached out and forcefully covered her mouth! Renee was startled, trying to scream, but no sound came out. Frail as she was, she was easily dragged to the back wall of the villa by that person!
Renee struggled desperately and finally saw the person's face...
"You..."
"Renee, Daddy is very unhappy with your disobedience!"
Renee felt weak as she trembled with her back against the icy wall.
Melvin's expression turned wicked, and a cold gleam flashed in his eyes. He grinned, revealing a sinister smile like a ferocious beast baring its fangs before attacking. "Did you have a good time during your trip to Jangasas?"
Renee's trembling lips could not utter a single word.
"Aren't you afraid of facing the consequences of helping outsiders scheme against your father?"
"I... I'm not afraid." Renee remained silent for a moment before she spoke with her voice trembling. "You've done so many terrible things. If you turn back now, perhaps Uncle Nicholas and Aunt Linda will forgive you out of family ties. But if you remain stubborn—"
"Shut up!"
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