Chapter 158

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.

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