True Love Deserves a Second Chance
Chapter 135 Playing the Girlfriend

Joey saw the crowd falling towards her and quickly dodged back.

She stumbled and realized there was a champagne tower behind her. Danger was close.

Just as she braced for impact, a strong hand grabbed her waist from behind.

Joey was pulled into a pair of arms. She heard a scream and the sound of the champagne tower crashing.

She felt liquid on her. At first, she thought it was wine, but then she realized it was bright red blood.

Stunned, she didn't feel pain. Where was the blood from? Then she saw Sebastian rushing over.

He lifted her, voice shaking, "Joey, are you hurt? Let me see."

Joey then noticed Leonard, the one who saved her, was bleeding badly.

She understood and looked at Leonard, concerned. "Mr. Guise, you're hurt. Let's get you to the hospital."

She tried to break free from Sebastian, but he held her tight.

"As long as you're okay, I'll get someone to take him to the hospital," he said, panicked.

"Sebastian, let go. He saved me. I need to go with him."

Reluctantly, Sebastian knew without Leonard, Joey would be the one bleeding.

"Listen, don't move. You're hurt too. We're going to the hospital."

Chaos erupted.

Alexander and Sophia ran over, scared, asking what happened.

Half an hour later, Leonard was in the emergency room, and Joey had minor scratches.

Sophia cried, "Joey, it's my fault. If I hadn't asked you to catch the bouquet, this wouldn't have happened. I'm so scared. If it hit you, you'd be ruined."

A tall champagne tower falling could cause serious injury or scars.

Seeing Sophia cry, Alexander nudged her, "Enough, stop crying. People might think Joey's dead. Are your tears that cheap?"

Already upset, Sophia got mad and kicked Alexander.

"Shut up! No one will think you're mute if you don't speak! I'm not crying for you, so mind your business!"

Alexander winced, "Even if I die, my wife will cry for me. I don't need you to cry."

"You wish I'd cry for you. You're not worth it! Go find your ugly wife!"

"Who said my wife is ugly? Sophia, stop talking nonsense."

As they argued, the emergency room door opened.

Joey ran over, "Doctor, how is he?"

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"Will these wounds leave scars?"

"Probably, but they're on his chest and back, so not too noticeable. It's lucky he's a man. If it were a woman, it would be different."

Joey's heart sank. If it were her, she probably couldn't wear dresses anymore.

After thanking the doctor, she went into the ward. Seeing Leonard covered in bandages, Joey felt a pang of guilt.

"Mr. Guise, you got hurt saving me. Whatever you need, just say it. I'll agree."

Leonard glanced at Joey, then at Sebastian, who looked jealous. A faint smile appeared. "I saved you 'cause I wanted to. How could I ask for anything in return? If you really feel bad, just do one thing for me..."

Before he could finish, Sebastian pulled Joey into his arms, his voice cold. "I'll cover all your medical expenses. I'll find the best plastic surgeon for scar repair and give you compensation. Name your price, but don't even think about her." His actions and words made it clear Joey was his.

Leonard raised an eyebrow. "Who are you to her? Do you get to decide for her?"

This enraged Sebastian. "Who I am to her is none of your business. I'll have someone take care of you, but stay away from her."

He tried to leave with Joey. He saw through Leonard's intentions. Saving her was just an excuse to get close to Joey.

Joey was his. She had been promised to him since birth. He couldn't let any other man near her. Sebastian felt every nerve on edge. He had already dealt with Julian and Maxwell, and now Leonard. Why were they all after his woman?

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Joey didn't accept it. She broke free from Sebastian, her face cold. "Sebastian, this has nothing to do with you. Please leave."

Sebastian's forehead veins bulged. He gritted his teeth, suppressing his jealousy, and tried to explain, "He's a man. Even if you want to take care of him, it's not appropriate. I'll have someone take care of him until he recovers. As for compensation, I'll do whatever you say. Is that okay?"

He softened his voice.

Alexander almost laughed. He whispered to Sophia, "If those two are both after Joey, who do you think will win?"

Without thinking, Sophia said, "Of course, Leonard. Joey isn't desperate. Why would she choose Sebastian, that douchebag? Doesn't he know that belated affection means nothing?"

Sophia's words were sharp.

Alexander wanted to shut her up. He chuckled. "Then let's bet. I say Sebastian's gonna win."

"You're on. No way you're winning this."

"Alright, loser has to be the winner's servant for a month. Deal?"

Sophia fearlessly extended her hand, a smug smile on her lips. "Deal!"

Then a crisp sound echoed in the ward.

Sebastian glared at them. At that moment, Leonard's gentle voice reached his ears.

"I don't want any compensation. I just want Ms. Blackwood to pretend to be my girlfriend to deal with my family's pressure to marry. Is that okay?"