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, it lunged

the wild dog, keeping Joey behind

lasting over ten minutes, the wild dog

so scared that tears almost fell. "Mr. Guise,

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

he stopped himself and pulled his hand back. He closed his eyes helplessly. They

faintly. "I'm fine, just got my clothes

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

"Is

so I should at least treat you to a meal to thank you." When Sebastian

Leonard here to reconnect with Joey?' The thought

never felt before,

a dark figure appeared in front of

startled at first, but then

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

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

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had barely slept these past few days to see her

jawline tenderly. "Are

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

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

we can't make love, can I at

mixed

passionate, carrying all the longing from the past few days. His cool fingertips gently caressed Joey's cheek, and he whispered hoarsely, "Joey,

suddenly came from inside the house. "Joey, what's

Sebastian away, her voice still trembling.

led him inside. "Great-grandpa, Dad,

him over. "Sebastian, you haven't eaten yet,

walked to the bedside, looking

much anymore. I

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