Maya didn't understand why Joey cared about that. However, she didn't dare to ignore the latter's question. "I overheard them talking just now. I think they're going to do the DNA test again."Joey heard what she said and was wracked with nerves. "They're thinking of doing it again?"Maya responded, "Yeah."She didn't understand why Joey sounded so panicked. "Is there anything else you need, Joey?""Did you hear about some other information, Maya?"Maya pondered on it and said, "Brett and Rhett said that their long-lost younger sister has an emerald pendant. That's all I know, Joey."Joey heard what Maya said and mulled it over for a brief moment. She had never seen Lucy wear an emerald pendant. Lucy could've hidden it away or lost it.Joey said, "Thanks, Maya. Come over to Ripley Residence tonight. I made you some soup.""I appreciate that, Joey. I'll be there soon."Once both of them ended the call, Joey pondered on the situation and had a headache. Her efforts would go to w
"Birthmarks?" Brett and Rhett swapped glances. "Hmm. There's a red birthmark behind Lulu's ear, as well as on her left clavicle. Moreover, she carried an emerald pendant—our family heirloom. "If you find someone that checks all the boxes, you have to do the DNA test," Lisa said.Both of them nodded solemnly. Brett responded, "Don't worry, Mom. We'll do everything we can to find our younger sister."Lisa sighed and looked worried. She couldn't help but burst into tears when she thought of her beloved little girl having no place to call home. Tears streamed down her cheeks as her heart sank. "Don't be sad, Mom. We'll find her.""Lulu's birthday is around the corner. I have no idea if she has had any proper birthday celebration ever since she got lost."Brett and Rhett became disheartened instantly. Both of them gave Lisa a warm hug and comforted her wordlessly. She was old and easily exhausted. It didn't take long for her to fall asleep. Both of them left the ward quietly a
Brett shot Rhett a warning look. The latter couldn't care less about it. He pushed Brett away and helped Marcus sit. "You have to listen to us and stop throwing fits, Dad. I'll bring her here after she's recovered from her injuries."Marcus said in an agitated tone, "How did she get hurt? Who dared to hurt Lulu? I'm going to make sure the person who did this pays for it!""That person is already put behind bars, Dad. She has gotten her comeuppance. Calm down and lie on the bed."Marcus relaxed after he heard what Rhett said. However, he didn't lie down for long before he stood up yet again. "You have to take me to her now. Is she hurt badly? I used to dote on her when she was a child. I was worried that she might trip and fall. "I'm sure it's very painful for her. Take me to her quickly, Brett. I need to blow on her wound."Marcus mistakenly addressed Rhett as Brett. It made both of them exchange glances. Their eyes were filled with indescribable pain."You're going to spook
"Do what you want. In any case, Lucy isn't going to be a part of our family," Brett said before he turned and left. Rhett picked up his pace and followed him. At the same time, Lucy rested for a long time at the hospital. The doctor told her that she could be discharged and rest at home instead. So, Tobias arranged for a car and carried her to the wheelchair. He was ready to take her back to his villa to look after her. However, he received a call from Joey when he reached the entrance. He looked at his phone and frowned in frustration, but he answered it eventually. "Hello.""Mariam and Cedric have come to visit us, Tobe. You should come home tonight so we can hang out.""Cedric? Isn't he overseas a few days ago?"Mariam Munoz was Tobias' aunt, and Cedric Ripley was his cousin. Both of them had grown up together and were close to each other. "They came back yesterday. At first, I invited Mariam over for dinner, but Cedric heard about it and wanted to tag along.""Sure."
Tobias said, "Mariam and Cedric are nice. They'll love anything you buy for them.""Really?" Lucy was doubtful. She asked, "Mariam must be a pretty lady. I'm sure she likes to take care of her figure and skin. So, I'm going to buy her some skincare products. Women usually love this stuff."Tobias hummed in response. He wasn't that interested in women's skincare products."What about Cedric?""Here's the thing about him." Tobias chuckled and said, "He had always been dorky and dull. He loves reading books. I think he'll like it if you buy him some popular books."Lucy nodded. "Great. I'm going to need you to wheel me around so I can buy them gifts, darling."Tobias saw how mischievous she was and chuckled. "What if I say no?"Lucy was surprised. Then, she gave him a pitiful look, as if someone had hurt her. "I'll have to ask someone else to help me, then.""Tsk. Don't you know that you'll make me happy by kissing me? That way, I'll be more than willing to wheel you around for sh
Joey and Mariam sat on the couch. The former was irritable. She checked the time and looked out the door occasionally. Meanwhile, Mariam drank her tea leisurely. She was calm and graceful.On the other hand, Cedric stared at a family picture in the corner and went into a trance. His eyes darkened when he saw his own father's and Zayne's individual pictures. "Mr. and Mrs. Ripley are back." Everyone came to their senses when they heard Walter's voice. They directed their gaze toward the door. Joey said, "You're back, Tobe. Hurry up and greet Mariam and Cedric."Tobias nodded and responded, "Okay."He wheeled Lucy gently and carefully into the living room. At first, Cedric rested his gaze on Tobias. They had grown up together, and it had been many years since they had last seen each other. Both of them smiled as they glanced at each other. However, Cedric's smile was obviously different from before. It was too bad that Tobias was fully focused on Lucy and didn't see it. T
Lucy was so mad that she almost laughed. She shoved her displeasure down deep and said calmly, "I'm legally married to Tobias. You're his aunt, so that makes you my aunt."I might not have a family on my parent's side, but I have a warm family now that I've married him. Wouldn't you agree?"Also, I can stop calling you by your name if that bothers you. However, the outsiders would think that the Ripleys lack manners and proper upbringing if they saw it. That, in turn, would humiliate Tobias greatly.""Ha! You have a sharp tongue. You just have to talk back to me, don't you?" Mariam scanned Lucy from head to toe and added coldly, "I would've slapped you right across your face if you weren't half-disabled right now. That would've taught you a lesson."Lucy wiped the smile off her face and said with a solemn expression, "This is the first time we've met each other, Mariam. I don't see why you'd harbor such hostility toward me. I don't think I've done anything to offend you."Mariam
Tobias had taken a few bites of the dishes and hadn't been able to eat anymore. Cedric had tried to stop him, but he had ignored it and stubbornly come out to check on Lucy. He had rushed out and seen Mariam putting Lucy in a difficult position. He was about to step forward and help the latter.However, Lucy handled the situation calmly and confidently. She even retorted to Mariam without any fear. Tobias was amused by her sharp tongue. He saw her in a new light again. Lucy took the gift out and saw how surprised Mariam was. So, she said, "I bought it over the counter.""You bought it over a counter in Azureville? That's not possible. You must've bought a counterfeit to fool me!"Tobias sighed. He stepped forward and said, "I bought the gifts with Lucy, Mariam. If you suspect her, you suspect me."Mariam had been yelling at Lucy a moment ago. However, she immediately adopted a pleasant and tender look when Tobias was around. Mariam said with a smile, "That's not what I mean