Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 1429

Toph hadn't heard from Renee in days. Slowly, he realized their relationship could never return to what it once was.

During this time, he came to understand a few things. Since their relationship had taken its course, it was best to let things unfold naturally. Not pushing too hard might show respect for their relationship and preserve their last shreds of dignity.

Furthermore, he found something he enjoyed.

He could chat about comics with Arya daily and discuss plots. When he got stuck, Arya would draw the characters with him. His comic had started serialization again, and with Arya's help, he had made some changes that led to a steady increase in viewership. While it hadn't reached the previous 100,000-plus mark, watching the data steadily rise gave Toph a great sense of accomplishment.

Most importantly, he could be himself around Arya.

She didn't pressure him with complicated theories or push him to compete for control of the Hamerton Group. In Arya's eyes, family and happiness were equally important. Like him, she had a loving older brother and didn't have to worry about family matters.

Arya told him, "When you're doing something, you don't need to calculate gains and losses. If you enjoy it, just go for it. Keep at it, and good results will come."

"So, you think my drawing isn't a waste of time, right?" Toph asked.

Arya smiled. "This is something you love, and it's meaningful. How could that be a waste of time?"

Suddenly, Toph understood the concept of "sharing the same values." He and Arya had similar hobbies and ideas and came from similar family backgrounds.

Neither of them had to struggle for their livelihoods because their families had enough resources to support their interests. This made it easier for them to get along.

However, Toph still often thought about Renee. Sometimes, he would lie awake in the quiet of the late night, replaying scenes from their past together. They had their happy moments, but everything changed later on.

As he thought about this, Arya's pure smile came to his mind.