Chapter 423

Joey's question stumped Queenie. She hadn't even thought about asking why the Hoopers wanted to reunite with her and Joey despite years of not contacting them. Ever the sensible and reliable older sister, Joey said, "Queen, this is a serious matter. Keep it to yourself for the time being, and if you get the chance, ask them what their intentions are. "We have nothing to lose at this point, but we can't let our guard down before we've straightened things out." Joey's words reassured Queenie. "Alright. I'll ask Mr. Hooper if he looks for me again." Recalling her meeting with Gabriel and Vincent that afternoon, she added, "Honestly, Joey, Mr. Hooper Senior looked a little distressed when I met him. "I don't know if he's looking for us all of a sudden because he's taken ill." Joey countered solemnly, "Regardless, we need to hear the full story. It's no joking matter, Queen. It was unfortunate enough that Mom married a deadbeat like Dad. "I don't remember her talking much about her pa