True Love Deserves a Second Chance
Chapter 216 He is Nye

"Beatrice, gritting her teeth, snapped, ""Who she is is none of your concern. How I treat her is none of your business. If it weren't for your connection with Theodore, do you think the Taylor Family would let you off so easily for treating Connie that way? You're not welcome here. Leave now, or I'll have the bodyguards throw you out!""

Benjamin, equally furious, grabbed a broom and swung it at Darren.

"""I warned you last time, insult my daughter again, and I won't let it slide. My little princess, whom I've cherished since she was a child, is not for you to insult!"" He struck Darren on the back with the broom.

Though the blow itself wasn't particularly painful, the humiliation it carried stung. Darren wanted to fight back but was intimidated by Sebastian's cold stare.

Darren clenched his fists in anger and glared at Benjamin. ""You better hope I don't find your weakness, or I'll destroy you!""

Sebastian looked at him coldly. ""Try it. See if you make it out of here in one piece.""

Darren was so angry he nearly ground his teeth to dust. He pointed at Theodore and cursed, ""You see me getting beaten, but you don't say a word. Theodore, you're really something. You and Sebastian are in cahoots. He dares to put his mother under house arrest, and you want to do it to me!""

Theodore looked at him expressionlessly. ""If you dare to go after Joyce again, it's not out of the question.""

"Joyce again! What did Joyce ever do to you all? Sebastian and you do so much for her. Fine, just you wait. One day, I'll make you all regret it!"" With that, Darren stormed off.

Benjamin, still fuming, couldn't swallow the insult of Darren repeatedly cursing Joyce. He turned and shouted at Baxter, ""Baxter, this man bullied your mom. Scare him a bit.""

Baxter darted out quickly, barking furiously as he charged at Darren.

Baxter bit his pant leg and yanked hard. Darren, terrified, started running, but the faster he ran, the harder Baxter chased him.

Baxter even leaped at him, biting and tearing at his clothes. Soon, the once-handsome Darren was a disheveled mess, scrambling into his car.

Baxter continued to chase and bark furiously.

Seeing this, Benjamin's frustration finally dissipated. He muttered. ""Dare to insult my daughter? I'll deal with you every time you do!""

Joyce walked over, smiling. ""I've never seen you fight before. In just a few days, you've fought twice for me.""

Benjamin said, ""He insulted you. Insulting me is one thing, but insulting you is unacceptable.""

Sebastian chimed in, ""Dad, you're amazing!""

Joyce glared at him. ""Don't egg him on. Dad just had surgery; he can't get worked up. Do you want to make things worse?""

Sebastian replied, ""Dad got heart disease because he kept things bottled up. Now that he's venting, I think it's good. Holding it all in wouldn't be good for his recovery."""

Benjamin nodded in agreement. ""Sebastian is right. I feel much better now, not so blocked up.""

Seeing their loving interaction, Beatrice sighed inwardly. 'There's a huge difference between people. Darren only brings Joyce harm, while Benjamin cherishes her like a treasure. How could Joyce possibly acknowledge Darren as her father?' This little episode didn't interrupt Beatrice's affection for Joyce. She personally cooked several dishes for Joyce.

Theodore couldn't resist having a taste first, looking a bit resentful at Joyce. ""Joyce, my grandma hasn't cooked in years. I've wanted to eat these dishes for years, but she wouldn't make them for me. Today, she made them for you.""

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Joyce was thrilled by Beatrice's enthusiasm. She grabbed some plum wine Leonard's mom had made from the wine cabinet. ""Grandma, this is homemade by my friend's mom. I remember you love plum wine. Let's try it." Beatrice beamed. ""Joyce remembers I like plum wine. So thoughtful. Pour me a glass.""

Joyce poured Beatrice a glass and then served everyone else at the table.

When she handed a glass to Sebastian, she whispered, ""Sebastian, can I have a small sip?""

Without thinking, Sebastian refused, ""Sweetheart, pregnant women can't drink. Do you want to give birth to a little alcoholic?"""

""I'll just take a tiny sip. It won't hurt. Or I can just lick it. Plum wine doesn't get me drunk."" Joyce licked her lips eagerly.

Seeing her so eager, Sebastian pinched her nose with a smile and held the glass to her lips. ""Just a lick.""

Joyce nodded eagerly. She sniffed it first, finding the scent familiar. It seemed like she had tasted it somewhere before.

Then, she licked it. The sweet flavor with a hint of alcohol stimulated her taste buds, bringing back childhood memories.

Joyce stared at the glass in astonishment and, ignoring Sebastian's objections, took another sip. The cool wine slid down her throat, leaving a mellow taste. This was the taste she had cherished for years, a taste she could never forget from her childhood.

Joyce's heart skipped a beat. She immediately handed the glass to Benjamin, her eyes filled with excitement. ""Dad, the wine was made by the mother of my childhood friend.""

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Benjamin instantly understood and took a small sip. Then he widened his eyes in disbelief. ""It's the same taste. Joyce, could Leonard be Nye?""

Thinking of how Leonard had cared for Joyce, Benjamin was even more convinced.

Joyce's eyes welled up with tears. ""Dad, I knew Nye and his mom couldn't be gone. They were too good, too kind. How could they have... I need to go to the hospital and ask them.""

She stood up to leave, but Sebastian grabbed her wrist. Seeing her so excited to recognize Leonard as an old acquaintance, Sebastian felt a chill in his heart. If it weren't for the child in Joyce's belly, he would even worry that Joyce might leave him for Leonard.

Sebastian hugged Joyce and comforted her, ""Grandma specially cooked for you. If you don't eat, she'll be upset. Let's talk about it later, okay?""

Although Joyce was eager to know the truth, seeing Beatrice's expectant eyes, she nodded. ""Okay."""

The meal was joyful, but Joyce was still a bit distracted. She kept thinking about how Leonard and his mother had survived all these years and why they hadn't reunited with her.

As she was lost in thought, Sebastian's deep, husky voice came to her ear. ""Joyce, are you full? If you are, I'll take you to find Nye.""

He spoke casually, but his eyes were filled with jealousy. Joyce didn't notice and eagerly nodded. ""Okay, let's go now.""

Sebastian frowned at her. ""I've been so good to you, but you still can't forget that Nye.""

Seeing him so jealous yet having to take Joyce, Theodore laughed. ""Sebastian, you finally get a taste of your own medicine.""

Sebastian snapped, ""Shut up! I love my wife. If she wants to go to the moon, I'll build her a rocket. A childhood friend is hardly a threat.""

With that, Sebastian hugged Joyce and walked out. As soon as they stepped out, his earlier arrogance vanished. He looked at Joyce pitifully. ""Honey, you like me more than him, right?""""