I, the Bully Spider-Man, will destroy Marvel!

A predator-like red glint flashed almost tangibly in Toby's eyes!

He can't wait to capture an heir and test his idea!

Let's start with Bora, the successor who wants to hunt this ghost spider!

Once Toby made up his mind, a plan instantly formed in his mind...

And for this plan, he needed a lure...

Toby glanced at Gwen, who was still agonizing over her 'wedding dress,' and a gentle smile appeared on his lips:

"Gwen, you look so beautiful in this dress, exactly like how I imagine us walking down the aisle together..."

Seeing the gentle smile on Toby's face, Gwen's inner turmoil vanished instantly, and her big eyes were filled with Toby's image.

Oh God, can you hear me?

He said he wanted to marry me!

He's so romantic, how could I bear to refuse him!

Oh no, how could I reject him on behalf of another version of myself!

Seeing the turbulent emotions surging on Gwen's face and in her heart, Toby's smile deepened.

Bait, naturally, only works if someone is willing to take it...

At this moment, Gwen had clearly fallen into the trap...

Moreover, he is actually quite fastidious. Since Gwen from his universe is already his girlfriend, and this Gwen has never had a boyfriend in her memory, he is unwilling to give this Gwen away to someone else. That would be too disgusting!

so........

Hmm, that's right, he wants to try what sandwich cookies taste like~

He's the one sandwiched in the middle...

Toby forcibly suppressed a smile that was even harder to hide than AK's, rubbed Gwen's head, which was already completely lost in love, and led her towards the elevator on the rooftop:

"Let's go downstairs first, Gwen. I'm sure Chief Stacy will be very pleased to see you wearing a dress you didn't used to like..."

And so, Gwen, whose mind was now blank and who had stopped thinking like some space creature, was led back to "her" home by Toby, who was holding her hand.

After Toby knocked on the door, Sheriff Stacy opened it and was surprised to see Toby and Gwen standing in the doorway. "Toby, Gwen? Toby, you haven't been here in a while. Come in."

"But Gwen, didn't you go to Washington today for an academic debate competition, and say you wouldn't be back for several days? Why are you back now? And why did you cut your long hair short?"

Looking at Gwen's shoulder-length blond hair, Chief Stacy couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.

Upon hearing this, Gwen broke out in a cold sweat, her back instantly soaked through. She stammered, "This...that...it's because...I...I..."

Seeing that Gwen was too anxious to speak, Toby chuckled and said, "Sorry, George, I've been too busy with work lately, so I haven't been able to visit."

"Gwen wasn't feeling well today, so she sent someone else to Washington for the debate competition in her place. She took the day off to go home and rest, and I happened to be driving her back."

"Right, Gwen?"

Upon hearing this, Gwen, who was worried about how to explain, quickly accepted the excuse Toby had given her.

"That's right, Dad, that's it. I'm not feeling well today..."

As she spoke, Gwen feigned weakness and leaned naturally on Toby's shoulder.

Even Gwen herself didn't realize that she had adapted to being with Toby at an astonishing speed, and even subconsciously made intimate gestures towards him.

Seeing this, Chief Stacy reached out and touched Gwen's forehead with the back of her hand, finding it was indeed a little hot (actually, Gwen's forehead was flushed because of Toby's earlier words), and asked with concern:

"Then go back to your room and rest for a while. I'll have your mom make you some ginger soup. Drinking it and taking a nap will make you feel much better."

When Gwen heard the word "mother" from Chief Stacy, her expression froze, and tears almost welled up in her eyes.

Because in her universe, her mother had actually passed away, and her relationship with her cosmic father was strained, partly due to Peter's death and partly due to her mother's death.

But just as Gwen was about to burst into tears, Toby tightened his grip on her hand, snapping her back to reality. She quickly buried her face in Toby's chest to avoid being noticed by Chief Stacy.

Toby, supporting Gwen, gave Chief Stacy a helpless smile:

"Gwen is really feeling unwell today and can barely speak. She called me because she didn't want you to worry. Let me help her back to her room to rest."

Upon hearing this, Chief Stacy quickly nodded, "Okay, help Gwen inside. I'll go get the medicine and bring it to you both when the ginger soup is ready!"

"Toby, I'll have to trouble you to look after Gwen for me for now."

"No need to be so polite, George. It's what I should do as your son-in-law." Toby smiled and nodded, and with Chief Stacy's gratified expression, he once again picked up Gwen in his arms and strode into her room.

Only after Toby closed the door did Gwen dare to lift her face from Toby's chest, pat her chest, and let out a long sigh of relief.

"Oh my God, that was terrifying! I haven't been this nervous in ages. Thank you, Toby, you're my savior..."

He is a savior in a dual sense...

The person who saved me also saved my heart...

Gwen silently added two sentences in her mind.

Then Gwen couldn't help but curiously look around 'herself's' bedroom with her big eyes.

Unlike the cold and austere style of her own room in this universe, her own room in this universe is decorated very warmly, full of a joyful sense of life, and it is clear that she is living a very happy life.

Especially when she saw the photo framed on the bedside table, featuring a picture of Gwen and Toby, the envy in Gwen's eyes became even more palpable.

This version of herself in this universe not only has a complete and warm home, but also a boyfriend who gives her a sense of security. How wonderful...

If only I were you, Gwen...

Gwen thought to herself with a sense of desolation.

But she was ultimately not Gwen of this universe, and she knew that very well, and... Toby knew it too...

Toby gently placed the dejected Gwen on the bed and picked up the photograph that Gwen had been staring at with envious eyes...

That was a photo taken on his first date with Gwen, when they met the lizard man at the amusement park.

The photo was taken at the entrance of the haunted house; you can still vaguely see Sheriff Stacy hanging from the ceiling by spider webs inside!

In the photo, his Gwen from the universe is smiling brightly, a genuine smile from the heart. Even as an outsider, the variant Gwen in this moment can feel the deep love that the other Gwen in the photo has for the person beside her.

Perhaps... I came at the wrong time; I shouldn't have interfered in 'someone else's' happiness...

The moment the thought crossed Gwen's mind, she suddenly felt weightlessness!

The next moment, Toby pinned her to the bed and saw him approach her!

"Wait! I...I'm not..."

In her panic, Gwen was about to explain that she wasn't the Gwen from this universe, but before she could even utter a word, her lips were sealed by a warm kiss!

Gwen: !!!

Oh no, I cheated on myself?!

Gwen's mind was blank for a while before Toby finally separated from her, his eyes filled with intense possessiveness, his breath hot as he spoke:

"No, you are my Gwen, and you've come at the perfect time, even if you're Gwen from another universe..."

Gwen: !!!