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.

dog was aggressive. After being kicked, it lunged

wild dog, keeping

over ten minutes, the wild dog finally ran

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

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

back. He closed his eyes helplessly. They could never go back to the

"I'm fine, just

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

"Is it

should at least treat you to a meal to thank you." When Sebastian walked into the yard, he saw a man talking with Benjamin. Even

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

felt before, he

when a dark figure appeared in front of

but then she exclaimed excitedly,

and opened his arms. "Baby, come give me a hug,"

against his chest. "Why are you here so late?" she asked, looking up

of reading with others and spread the word. The next chapter is just a visit away! Sebastian kissed her lips

barely slept these past few days to see

his jawline tenderly. "Are you very

and he whispered in her ear, "Very tired, but not as tired as making

turned bright red. She lightly punched his chest. "Stop talking nonsense, there are

can't make love, can I at

mixed with intense desire quickly made Joey succumb. She let out

grew 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 burned, her eyes were red, and

yard, Benjamin's voice suddenly came from inside the house. "Joey,

voice still trembling. "I'm fine, coming right

him

saw Sebastian and smiled, waving him over. "Sebastian, you haven't eaten yet,

bedside, looking

much anymore. I can move

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