Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 1304

Toph gazed at his older brother with astonishment.

Cordelia affectionately patted Toph's head and approvingly looked at Zuko.

"Zuko is right." Zephyr nodded. "I still remember how much Melissa doted on Pammy, treating her like her own. And Melissa had cancer... From that perspective, her situation is similar to Kaitlyn's."

Cordelia continued. "But even in such circumstances, she was aware that Pammy is going to marry Zuko, and she gave her all to prepare a gift for Pammy. A shop and a house might not seem like much to us, and Linda might not even be interested, but that was everything Melissa could offer!"

"Not only did she give everything, but she also didn't make any demands from us." Zephyr looked at Toph with mixed emotions. "She didn't ask how much is in your mom's jewelry box, nor did she ask how much of a share Zuko has."

Everyone fell silent at his words.

Toph furrowed his brow as if realizing something, and his heart raced.

Cordelia spoke slowly after a while. "Toph, I suggest you postpone your marriage with Renee temporarily."

"What?" Toph stood up abruptly, nearly knocking over a cup of tea on the table.

"W-Why?" he exclaimed emotionally. "Renee and I are already talking about marriage. What will she think if I tell her we need to delay the wedding at this point?"

"Calm down!" Zuko held onto his shoulder. "We're not saying you can't get married, just a temporary delay!"

"Don't touch me!"

"Toph!" Zuko's expression turned frosty. "Right now, we need to figure out exactly what Aunt Kaitlyn is up to. Once we've clarified that, it won't be too late for you to get married!"

"What's there to figure out?" Toph yelled. "She just wants some money, right? We're not lacking in money! Why do you all assume everyone is after money and power when you see them? Can't you think better of people? She's Renee's mother!"

"Watch your language in front of your parents!" Zuko's demeanor became commanding.

Defiant as Toph was, he fell silent, turned his face away, and sulked without looking at them.

Cordelia stepped forward, patting his shoulder to comfort him. Zephyr seemed stern in his words, but he still felt for his innocent younger son.

They blamed themselves for protecting him too well.

Toph was naturally more naive and kind-hearted as the youngest in the family. They had always believed that shielding him from the world's evil was the best protection, but they were mistaken.

Toph lacked the scheming and resilience of Zuko, putting him at a disadvantage in certain matters.

"I don't want to hear it!" This was the first time Toph had defied his mother so strongly.

Cordelia was momentarily stunned, and Toph swiftly dashed out.

Zephyr was both angry and worried.

"Zuko, go after your younger brother! Don't let anything happen!"

Zuko agreed and hurriedly went after him.

Unexpectedly, Toph ran off quickly enough to ask the manor's driver to take him to the horse ranch up the hill.

He picked his favorite horse and began riding it in wild circles. The wind whistled past his ears, and his mind buzzed like thousands of bees were inside.