Gwen: What to do when your own dad likes your boyfriend more than you?

On the smaller scale, Toby's job was that of a "doctor" solving the city's basic public health problems.

On the larger scale, this was work that benefited all of humanity!

After all, what country's cities had no pests? And what country had never been troubled by pest infestations?

Captain Stacy immediately found himself filled with respect for Toby.

This profession was no less worthy than his own career as a police officer—perhaps even greater!

He had originally thought Toby was the coldest member of the Parker Family, but unexpectedly, Toby was actually the greatest one!

Captain Stacy had come looking to pick a fight with Toby, but now, the more he looked at him, the more pleasing he found him.

He even invited Toby, saying, "Toby—oh, no, Dr. Parker—you came so early, you must not have had breakfast yet. How about having something with us?"

Toby touched his empty stomach. Peter had disrupted his usual routine, causing him to leave before May made breakfast, so he truly had not eaten anything.

So, without any false politeness, he smiled and nodded.

"Then I'll gladly accept, Captain Stacy. But please don't call me Doctor. I've only made a tiny, insignificant contribution toward cleaning up Earth's environment. Just call me Toby or Parker."

As a police officer, Captain Stacy was not fond of the hypocritical social maneuvering favored by politicians and businessmen. Toby's straightforward acceptance made him like the young man even more.

He reached out and patted Toby on the shoulder approvingly, smiling. "All right, then I'll call you Toby. Toby, come on in. You'll love Helen's Mexican-style pancakes."

Helen Stacy was Gwen's mother.

So when Gwen changed clothes, put on light makeup, and hurried out of her room as quickly as possible, she saw Toby sitting in the dining room, eating breakfast with her father and chatting with him happily.

Gwen:?

She had only been gone for less than ten minutes. What had happened?

Why was Toby already inside her home, talking so amicably with her somewhat "rigid" police captain father as if they were brothers from the same generation?

Was she not actually awake yet? Was she still dreaming?

"Hey, Gwen, what are you standing there for? Toby said he asked you out to lunch today last week. It's one thing not to get up early and prepare, but why did you leave him waiting outside?"

When Captain Stacy saw Gwen come out, he quickly called her over and took the chance to criticize her a little.

Gwen's mouth twitched.

She had been worried her father would not like Toby before...

Now, though, it seemed like her father liked Toby even more than she did...

But then again, Toby was so outstanding. Who wouldn't like him?

So after being speechless for 0.1 seconds, Gwen happily sat down right beside Toby.

If Gwen had sat so intimately beside any other man, Captain Stacy, as a father who doted on his daughter, would inevitably have felt somewhat displeased.

But this was Toby, who had seemed utterly perfect from every angle after Captain Stacy's scrutiny. So that changed things...

After Gwen sat down, Captain Stacy tactfully set down his glass of milk, picked up the police cap on the table, and put it on.

"Toby, you and Gwen take your time eating. I still have a case involving two monsters causing havoc on Manhattan Bridge last night. The mayor wants me to find those two as soon as possible, so I need to head to the precinct first."

Toby stood and nodded calmly. "All right, Captain Stacy. Stay safe."

When Captain Stacy left, Gwen's mother, Mrs. Stacy, took her two younger sons with her to see them off to school. Soon, only Gwen and Toby remained in the house.

With no one else around, Gwen could no longer suppress her joy. She clung to Toby beside her like a sloth.

"Toby, why did you come over on your own today? You haven't messaged me these past few days. I thought you'd forgotten about our date today!"

Breathing in the fragrance of Gwen's golden hair, Toby did not restrain himself this time. He wrapped an arm around her slender waist, which he could practically hold with one hand, and lifted her from her seat onto his lap.

Gwen's heart began racing again, a blush spreading across her fair neck.

Compared to Toby's nearly blunt invitation last time, this genuine display of physical intimacy undoubtedly confirmed that Toby truly had improper intentions toward her!

This was... wonderful!

The man she had pursued for two years was finally hers!

"You..."

Curled up in Toby's warm embrace, Gwen had just wanted to make one final confirmation of whether he meant that way toward her. But the moment she lifted her head, Toby lowered his and sealed her red lips with his.

Looking at Toby so close to her, Gwen felt that she no longer needed to ask.

Because Toby had already proven everything through his actions...

But why was Toby carrying a stick on him? For self-defense?

It was really making her uncomfortable...

Wait! That wasn't right!!!

In the end, Gwen left the house with Toby, her stomach full, while shooting him a resentful glare.

Don't misunderstand. Gwen's mouth was full of breakfast...

As for what breakfast was, don't ask...

After swallowing the milk in her mouth, Gwen's mood brightened again. "Toby, it's still early before lunch. Where are you planning to take me?"

At that, Toby gave a mysterious smile. "Of course I'm taking you somewhere familiar and fun!"

Hearing that, Gwen instantly grew excited!

Somewhere familiar and fun... Could he mean... his bedroom?

After all, the only place she could think of that felt familiar with Toby was Toby's home.

As for what made it fun...

Gwen's face flushed even deeper.

Ten minutes later...

Gwen looked at the familiar auto mall before her and felt her fists clench for real!

"So this is the familiar and fun place you meant?!"

Toby shrugged with a smile. "Yeah. You came here with me last time, didn't you? Isn't that familiar enough?"

"And isn't picking out your own car fun?"

Gwen rolled her eyes at Toby. "Do you really think choosing a car can be romantic for a girl?"

With a smile, Toby pulled out two amusement park tickets he had bought yesterday. "Then, as compensation, how about I not only treat you to a meal today, but also take you to the amusement park?"

"Let's go! We're picking out a car right now!" The moment Gwen saw the amusement park tickets, her attitude changed completely, and she was instantly full of energy again!

She even took Toby's hand first and charged into the auto mall with the fierce momentum of a warrior about to storm the battlefield.

She, warrior Gwen Stacy, would defeat the great car demon as quickly as possible today, then head with her beloved Princess Toby to the dreamy amusement park castle!