True Love Deserves a Second Chance
Chapter 218 Doubts About One's Origins

"""""""Only my family and closest friends know about my seafood allergy. How did Elise find out?"""" Sebastian asked Elise, looking puzzled. """"How did you know I'm allergic to seafood?""""

Elise was caught off guard. 'How do I know about Sebastian's allergy? Is it a memory resurfacing? What was my relationship with him before? Why do I remember this even after losing my memory?' Feeling flustered, Elise quickly made up an excuse. """"I think I heard Joyce's dad mention it at dinner last time.""""

Sebastian nodded, still skeptical. """"You used to take such good care of Joyce. When you're out of the hospital, we should visit you. I'd love to try your cooking."""" Elise's eyes widened. """""Really? You'd come over with Joyce?""""""

""""Yeah, when you're out, I'll bring Joyce over.""""

Elise's eyes sparkled with excitement. """"Alright, it's a deal. I'll start planning the menu now.""""" She grabbed her phone and began typing in the notes app.

Sebastian was a bit mesmerized by her happiness. 'Why do I always see my mother in Elise? They should be completely unrelated. Is my mind playing tricks, or is there something I don't know?' Leaving the hospital, Sebastian was deep in thought. Joyce noticed and thought he was still jealous. At a red light, she leaned over and kissed his cheek.

Joyce laughed, """"Still jealous, huh? That's how much you love me?""""

Sebastian snapped out of it and looked at her. He grabbed her chin and stared into her eyes. """"Just realizing it now? To prove it, I don't mind showing you a few more times.""""

He leaned in to kiss her. What was meant to be a brief kiss lingered until the car behind them honked. He finally let go.

Sebastian's voice was tinged with desire. """"I'll deal with you properly when we get home.""""

Joyce glared at him.""""It's your fault for kissing so long. People saw us.""""

Sebastian laughed as he started the car. """"So what? It's not a crime to kiss my own wife. Besides, you started it. What was I supposed to do, not respond?""""

Joyce pouted and looked out the window. She couldn't compete with his shamelessness, so she stayed silent.

Sebastian ruffled her hair. """"Tell me about Leonard when he was a kid.""""

Joyce turned to him. """"Didn't I tell you? There's nothing between us. Why are you still hung up on it?"""""

""""No, I just want to know more about him. Don't you think Mrs. Guise's attitude towards me was strange today? And the person she called out to in her dream, I think I saw him when I was a kid. He was the butler for the Winters Family.""""

As you reach the final pages, remember that 000005s.com is your destination for the complete story. Share the joy of reading with others and spread the word. The next chapter is just a visit away! Joyce's eyes widened. """"You think Mrs. Guise had been to the Winters Family and met you?"""""

""""There must've been some interaction, but I don't know how she approached me. Why don't I remember her at all?""""

Joyce replied, """"That's not surprising. Mrs. Guise went through a fire and got her face burned. When she was in the village, she always wore a veil. No one saw her face, not even me. She doesn't remember anything, not even her own name. Because she made great plum wine, people called her Wine Lady and Leonard Nye.""""

Sebastian had a sudden realization. 'Leonard used to be called Nye. So the 'Nine' Joyce called out in her dream is Leonard. What kind of close relationship does she have with Leonard to call out his name in her dreams?' Thinking of this, Sebastian gritted his teeth.

He wished he could dive into Joyce's mind and erase all memories of Leonard, leaving only himself in her heart. If it weren't for Connie's accident, he would've been the one growing up with Joyce, protecting her since childhood. There would've been no place for Leonard.

The more Sebastian thought about it, the more he hated the person who framed Connie. If it weren't for that mastermind, he could've protected Joyce from childhood to adulthood.

Joyce noticed his troubled expression and asked, """"What's wrong? Is there a problem?""""

Sebastian forced a smile. """"No, I just think they had a tough time.""""

""""Yeah, Mrs. Guise's mental state was unstable back then. When she had episodes, no one could stop her. Leonard was often covered in wounds from her. Later, they were discovered by bad guys and hunted down. They left the village secretly and were never heard from again.""""

As you reach the final pages, remember that 000005s.com is your destination for the complete story. Share the joy of reading with others and spread the word. The next chapter is just a visit away! "Who were the people chasing them?""""

""""I don't know. Probably the ones who tried to burn Mrs. Guise alive.""""

Sebastian's heart skipped a beat. When Elise was injured, she was pregnant. 'The person who wanted to kill her must've been after the child she was carrying. She often called out Kyle's name in her dreams. Could her burns have been from the fire involving Kyle?'

Thinking of this, Sebastian felt his breath catch. 'Kyle, fire, child. Could Elise's unborn child have something to do with the Winters Family? Specifically, could that child be related to Derek? And is Cordelia the one who tried to burn them, also the one who chased them?'

With this hypothesis, Sebastian finally understood why Leonard had shown hostility towards him the first time they met. Leonard had long suspected Cordelia but hadn't found any evidence yet.

Sebastian tried to stay calm. There might be other possibilities between him and Leonard. Because he believed Derek. Derek said he hadn't slept with any other woman, and that meant he hadn't. The car pulled into the Blackwood Estate. Joyce had already fallen asleep against the seat.

Sebastian bent down to carry her into the house. Just as he was about to leave, his phone rang. Seeing it was a call from the Winters Mansion, he stepped outside with his phone. After closing the door, he answered.

As soon as the call connected, Derek's urgent voice came through.""""Sebastian, come back quickly. Cordelia set herself on fire at the Red Cottage."""""""