Chapter 908

Vicky held him back. "But, Old Mister Hart and your parents..."

"Don't worry about them." Tyler narrowed his eyes coldly. "Their actions will only escalate if we don't show them what it means to mess with us. Only pain can truly teach a lesson. That's human nature." He lowered his head to meet her eyes. "They'll never dare to pick on you ever again."

Vicky wanted to tell him that he did not need to do that for her but felt hypocritical for saying so.

"Thank you." She buried her head into his embrace. "Thank you, Tyler."

"Don't thank me. You were only in these troubles because of me." He caressed her hair and continued in a gentle tone, "I'm just doing what I should do."

She wrapped her arms around his neck abruptly and tip-toed to kiss him.

He was stunned for a split moment but soon snapped out of it and took over control.

...

The following days were peaceful and serene.

Gloria had left, and Aria had not reappeared. Even the Hart family had quieted down.

Vicky and Tyler spent