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Chapter 173

Author: Little Sponge
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At first, Joey had intended to lie and make up all sorts of stories to mislead Tobias. However, she was intimidated when she noticed his sharp eyes and domineering demeanor. She no longer had the guts to lie to him.

She said reluctantly, "I'm talking about Sienna. She came here in the middle of the night and took Lucy away."

Tobias let out a sigh of relief internally. "Are you talking about Sienna Lewis?"

Joey nodded. "That's her."

Tobias felt completely at ease when he heard that. After all, Lucy and Sienna were best friends, so he believed that Sienna would take good care of her.

Joey looked at the door. "Why isn't Maya here? Did she return to Hudson Manor after she brought you supper?"

Tobias gave her a cold sidelong glance and sneered. "Please don't interfere in my private life anymore, Mom. I can't stop you and Maya from cooking up schemes, but I'm not going to let you have your way."

"What nonsense are you talking about? I don't understand." Joey played dumb and asked ag
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