Chapter 218

Tobias and Lucy got into the car. His phone rang when they were on their way to the palace.

He realized that Joey was calling him, and the blissful smile on his face vanished instantly, only to be replaced by a cold expression. "Hello."

Joey spoke in a seemingly concerned tone, "How are you holding up in Faldoria, Tobe? I heard from Finn that you're having trouble acclimatizing over there. You're already done with your business there. Maybe you should come home sooner—"

Tobias frowned. His attitude and tone were very cold. "Get to the point."

Lucy sat next to him and heard Joey's voice from the phone. She noticed his expression getting colder and reached out to hold his hand affectionately. It was as if she was giving him warmth wordlessly.

In a matter of a second, Tobias' cold heart was filled with warmth by Lucy's small gesture. He turned his head sideways and flashed her a smile.

Lucy smiled back at him. Back on the phone, Joey said, "Um… Here's the thing. Your dad and I ha