True Love Deserves a Second Chance
Chapter 169 Unexpected Surprise

Sophia quickly waved her hand. "No, you've got the wrong person, Mr. Cross. Director Thorne is looking for me, I need to go." Watching her leave, Gilbert scratched his head. "I swear I've seen her before, just can't place it. My memory's getting worse." Alexander smirked. "Better forget about my arranged marriage too."

"Not a chance. Mr. Sinclair's here, I owe him an explanation. His granddaughter's in City B. You should meet her and set a wedding date."

"You meet her, I'm busy." He gave some instructions to the nurse and headed back to his office.

Dean Sinclair stayed in the hospital for a few days. Sophia sneaked a few glances at him but never got caught.

When he was discharged, she tried to get another look but saw Alexander in the ward instead.

Dean looked at him calmly. "You really won't meet my granddaughter? She's very pretty and used to love playing with you."

Alexander shrugged. "Mr. Sinclair, that was ages ago. I can't remember who was who. Besides, I'm already into someone else, so no need to worry."

Dean raised an eyebrow. "Are you serious or just avoiding the arranged marriage?"

"Serious. She's my colleague and very pretty. I appreciate your trust, but your granddaughter and I aren't a match."

Dean sighed. "Alright, I'll talk to your grandfather and call off the engagement. Whoever you marry is your business now."

Seeing her grandfather's disappointment, Sophia felt a mix of emotions and quietly backed out of the ward.

On Christmas Eve, City B got hit with a heavy snowfall, canceling all flights.

Sebastian's plan to come back for Christmas fell through. Joey stood on the balcony, feeling sad when she heard the news.

Her voice was muffled. "Alright, I'll go to sleep then, I won't wait for you."

Sebastian saw her teary eyes and smiled. "Do you miss me?"

"No," Joey shook her head.

Saying she didn't miss him was a lie. She'd missed him since the day after he left for his business trip.

If she hadn't been so busy, she would've gone to find him.

She'd been eagerly waiting for his return, only to hear the flights were canceled. Her mood crashed.

Sebastian gently said, "Baby, I'm sorry. Go to sleep first, okay? Maybe I'll be home when you wake up."

Joey reluctantly agreed, but she knew the snow wouldn't stop soon.

Even if it did, it would take over ten hours to fly back. Christmas would be over by then.

After hanging up, Joey petted Baxter's head and sighed, "Looks like your dad can't spend Christmas with us. I'm so disappointed."

Baxter nudged her leg, whimpering. They fell asleep on the balcony sofa.

After some time, the phone rang. Joey, still groggy, answered, "Hello."

Sebastian's deep voice came through. "Joey, are you asleep?"

Joey replied, her voice hoarse. "Are you on the plane now?"

Sebastian's voice softened. "Baby, I heard the snow in City B is really heavy, and all traffic is blocked. I can't make it back."

Joey's nose tingled, and she called out softly, "Sebastian."

"I'm here."

"When can I see you?" Her voice had a nasal tone that tugged at Sebastian's heart.

"Baby, go to the balcony and see how heavy the snow is. Take a picture for me."

Joey slowly got up from the sofa and stood by the window.

She opened her sleepy eyes and looked down, seeing a blanket of white.

She leaned against the window, looking up at the sky filled with falling snow.

She sighed lightly. "It's still snowing, Sebastian. I don't think I'll see you for Christmas." Sebastian chuckled softly. "Do you really want to see me?"

"More than anything."

"Then open your eyes wide and look outside."

Joey looked out the window, puzzled. Suddenly, tiny lights appeared in the snow.

The lights gradually formed a large heart shape. Joey's eyes widened in surprise.

At that moment, colorful fireworks shot up from the snow, exploding in the night sky like blooming flowers.

Joey was stunned. Her throat felt like it was stuffed with cotton, and she couldn't make a sound.

Sebastian looked up at Joey on the balcony with a smile. "Joey, I miss you so much, really, really miss you."

Joey choked up, "Sebastian, I miss..."

She wanted to say she missed him too. But before she could finish, she saw a tall figure standing under the heart-shaped lights. The man was wearing a black coat, looking up at her. For a moment, Joey felt her heart stop. It was like the scene three years ago when she and Sebastian met again.

She stared blankly at the man in the snow, finally choking out, "You liar."

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Sebastian smiled. "Joey, put on your clothes and come down."

"Okay, wait for me." Joey didn't have time to change clothes. She just threw on a long down coat over her pajamas and ran downstairs.

As she ran, she shouted, "Baxter, your dad is back. Let's go see him." Baxter got excited and followed closely behind Joey.

The snow in the yard was deep, enough to cover Joey's ankles. Every step she took made the bell on her ankle ring.

"Sebastian." She ran towards the man and jumped into his arms.

Sebastian lifted her up with one hand. His cold nose gently brushed against Joey's warm cheek, and his deep, pleasant voice sounded in her ear. "Baby, I missed you so much, so I took a private jet to City C and then drove here." Joey tightly hugged Sebastian's neck, her eyes shimmering with tears. "Wasn't that exhausting?"

Sebastian kissed her lips with a smile. "We can make love a few times, it shouldn't be a problem."

Joey laughed and rubbed his face. "You're so naughty."

"The naughtiest part is yet to come. Do you want to experience it, baby?"

"No, I just want to hold you." She hugged Sebastian's neck tightly, unwilling to let go for a moment.

Sebastian kissed her soft hair and said with a smile, "Baby, can you come down for a moment? I have something to tell you."

He put Joey down in the snow and took out a delicate black velvet box from his pocket.

When he opened the box, inside was the Williams Pink Star diamond ring that had been auctioned off for sixty million dollars the day before.

It was only then that Joey noticed the surroundings had been meticulously decorated. There were romantic flowers, colorful balloons, and dazzling lights, exactly like the proposal scene she had set up a few months ago. Joey's eyes instantly welled up with tears, and she called out in a daze, "Sebastian."

Under her passionate gaze, Sebastian took her hand. His long leg suddenly bent, and he knelt on one knee.