Chapter 173 I Miss You

Joey stopped in her tracks, staring at the man's handsome face. "Mr. Guise, is that you?" she exclaimed.

Joey thought, 'Why does Leonard look so much like Sebastian? Even their builds and movements are similar.'

She had mistaken two unrelated people. If Sebastian found out, he'd be upset.

Leonard smiled gently. "I bought that land to build an eco-farm. I'm here to check it out."

Joey looked where Leonard pointed and saw a green lake.

She nodded. "This lake is surrounded by mountains, the environment is great, and the water is clean. You could develop water recreation projects here; it should be popular." Leonard chuckled. "You seem to know a lot."

"I worked on an eco-farm project with Sebastian, and it was similar."

At the mention of Sebastian, Leonard's eyes darkened. "You two... made up?"

Joey smiled and showed her ring. "He proposed. We were supposed to get our marriage certificate two days ago, but my great-grandfather fell, so we couldn't."

Leonard saw the sparkle in her eyes, just like when she was a child and found something she loved.

A trace of bitterness flashed in his eyes, and he forced a slight smile. "Joey, if Sebastian's mother hurt your family, would you still be with him?"

Joey's eyes widened. "Is my father's kidnapping related to her?"

Leonard pressed his lips together, looking at her with some heartache. "It probably is, but there's not enough evidence."

Joey bit her lip, her eyes tinged with red. "Even if it is, my father is fine. I won't hold it against Sebastian. He and his mother are different."

Leonard's expression grew deeper. He wanted to ask if she would mind if Sebastian's mother had killed her biological mother. But seeing Joey's trust in Sebastian, he didn't say it. The atmosphere grew tense. Suddenly, a dark figure lunged at Joey from behind.

Leonard reacted quickly, pulling Joey aside and kicking the dark figure in the stomach. It was a wild dog that often roamed the village.

was aggressive. After being kicked,

up a stick and struck the wild dog, keeping Joey behind him the

battle lasting over ten minutes, the wild dog

fell. "Mr. Guise, are you hurt?" she asked, her

hold her like when they were kids and comfort her. "Don't

his hand back. He closed his eyes helplessly. They could

faintly. "I'm fine, just

in relief. "My great-grandfather's house is just ahead. I'll take you

"Is it

had dinner yet. You saved me, so I should at least treat you to a meal to thank you." When

his fists. 'Is Leonard here to reconnect with Joey?' The thought made

he had never felt before, he

a dark figure appeared

first, but then she exclaimed excitedly,

smiled and opened his arms. "Baby, come give me a hug," he said, his voice hoarse

into Sebastian's arms, her blushed cheeks rubbing against his chest. "Why are you here so

and spread the word. The next chapter is just a visit away! Sebastian kissed her lips and smiled. "I missed you, so

these past few days to see

his jawline tenderly. "Are

nose brushed against her cheek, and he whispered in her ear,

punched his chest. "Stop talking nonsense, there

we can't make love, can I at least

he kissed her. The fresh minty scent mixed with intense desire quickly

more passionate, carrying all the longing from the past few days. His cool fingertips gently caressed Joey's cheek, and he whispered hoarsely, "Joey, I missed you so much." Joey's cheeks

they kissed passionately in the yard, Benjamin's voice suddenly came from inside the house. "Joey, what's taking so long? Are you

Sebastian away, her voice still trembling. "I'm fine,

led him inside. "Great-grandpa, Dad, Sebastian

him over. "Sebastian, you haven't eaten yet, have you? Come and eat. Joey, get some utensils for

to the bedside, looking at Ernest's leg with concern. "How's

hurt much anymore. I can move on my

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