True Love Deserves a Second Chance
Chapter 236 The Person in the Photo

Sebastian was taken aback by her question. "Do you know the person in the photo?"

Aurora looked at the woman in the picture and said, "That's Leah Hayes, your grandfather's childhood friend. They couldn't be together because of family issues. I heard they had a child, older than your dad by a year. Could that be the boy in the photo?"

Sebastian's mind raced. "What happened to her?"

"She went abroad with the child and died in a car accident on the way to the airport."

Sebastian frowned. "Was my grandfather involved?"

"Don't be ridiculous!" Aurora snapped. "Your grandfather's brother did it to frame him and stir up trouble with the Hayes Family. That's why they still hate the Winters Family. Where did you get this photo?"

The pieces of the puzzle were starting to fall into place, forming a picture that chilled Sebastian to the bone. "What if... what if the child didn't die?" he said slowly, his gaze fixed on the man in the wheelchair. "What if he survived the accident and... and grew up to become him?"

Aurora sighed. "He blames your grandfather for their deaths. This is a mess. The mistake Stanley made is now your and Joyce's burden. We owe Joyce an apology."

Aurora held Joyce's hand, tears in her eyes. Joyce had lost her mother and faced danger because of this old feud.

Joyce comforted her. "Grandma, don't worry. We'll find this man, we'll stop him, and it'll be over."

Aurora, touched by Joyce's understanding, nodded. "You're a blessing to Sebastian. Look, I brought you some treats."

She pulled out a box of desserts. Joyce's eyes lit up. "Colorful cupcakes! How did you know I wanted these?"

"I just knew. Timothy got them for you. Enjoy."

"Thanks, Grandma."

Joyce, with her usual good appetite, took a bite. The sweet cream delighted her taste buds.

Sebastian, amused, teased, "Can't you share?"

Joyce shot back, "Don't you dislike sweets?"

Before she could react, Sebastian licked the cream off her lips. "But I like the sweets from your mouth."

Joyce blushed and moved away with her cake.

Aurora watched them with a smile. "Now that things are settling down, get your marriage certificate once you're discharged. Then we'll talk to the Blackwood Family about the wedding. I've been looking forward to it." Sebastian smiled at Joyce. "Let's wait a few days. I'm worried they might still cause trouble."

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Joyce rushed over, concerned. "Todd, what happened? Does it hurt?"

Seeing Joyce, Todd's tears, which he had held back, started flowing. He reached out to her, looking upset. "It hurts. I want a hug."

Joyce was about to hug him when Alissa stopped her. "He can't be too rough, Joyce. You're pregnant, remember?"

Todd pouted. "Then can I at least get a kiss?"

Joyce hugged his neck and kissed his cheek. "Be careful next time, okay? Getting hurt isn't good for you."

Todd nodded. "I know. Once Mom has the baby brother, I can have surgery."

Joyce looked at Alissa, surprised. "Alissa, you're pregnant?"

Alissa smiled. "Just one month. Joyce, let's go outside and get some sun."

Noticing the tension between Alissa and Julian, Joyce agreed. They went to the hospital garden and sat on a bench.

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 hesitated. "How are things between you and Julian?"

Alissa replied calmly, "We're just Todd's parents. That's all we are, all we'll ever be."

"You have a child together. Surely there's... something more?

Alissa looked at Joyce and said, "It's a test-tube baby. We were never together."

Joyce felt a mix of emotions. "Alissa, Julian and I never had sex. He wants to give you and Todd a home. Why not give him a chance?"

Alissa smiled. "Joyce, I'm a lot like you. We're both persistent in love. I knew Julian liked someone else, but I was young and thought I could win him over. When I found out I was pregnant, I was so excited. I thought he'd marry me for the child's sake.I took the pregnancy test to him, but before I could say anything, he broke up with me.It hurt so much. I wanted to beg him to stay, but my pride wouldn't let me. I left and disappeared from his life.If it weren't for Todd's illness and Sebastian begging me to come back, I wouldn't have told him about our child."

Joyce felt empathy. She and Sebastian had gone through something similar. Only those who've experienced it can understand that kind of heartache.

Suddenly, they heard Todd's cry. They saw a man in a black mask holding Todd and heading to a car.

Joyce threw her water bottle at the man and shouted, "Stop! Put the child down!"

The bottle hit the man's head. He cursed, ignored Todd's cries, and threw him into the car, then sped off.

Joyce and Alissa rushed to stop him, but the car swerved and headed straight for them.