True Love Deserves a Second Chance
Chapter 265 The Killer is an Acquaintance

The white wedding dress was instantly stained with blood.

Sebastian saw this, kicked the waiter away, and held Joyce in his arms. His voice shook. "Joyce, darling, hold on. I'll get you to the hospital."

Joyce clutched her stomach, trying to put the ring on Sebastian's finger, but the pain overwhelmed her, and she fainted.

Sebastian ran with Joyce, saying, "Joyce, I won't let anything bad happen to you."

The joyous atmosphere evaporated, replaced by a chilling chaos.

Beatrice burst into tears. "Why is life so unfair? Joyce's been through so much already. Why can't she just be happy?"

Clifton patted Beatrice's shoulder. "Mom, Joyce will be fine. Theodore and I will check on her."

"Go quickly, and let me know any news." They drove to catch up with Sebastian.

At the hospital, Joyce was rushed into the emergency room.

Sebastian insisted on going in. He held Joyce's hand, constantly calling her name.

The doctor said, "Mr. Winters, Mrs. Winters is pregnant. To protect the baby, we can't use certain medications, and the anesthesia will be minimal. The surgery will be very painful for her." Sebastian's heart sank. "Is there no other way?"

"If you want to keep the baby safe, this is the only way, unless..."

Sebastian gripped Joyce's cold hand, sweating. He knew how much this baby meant to her. She'd do anything to protect their child. But to keep the baby, Joyce would have to suffer.

As he struggled, he heard Joyce's weak voice. "Sebastian, I want to protect our baby. I can do it."

Sebastian's eyes welled up. He kissed her forehead. "Joyce, I'm sorry. I should have protected you both."

Joyce shook her head. "I'm glad the knife hit my stomach. If it had hit the uterus, we couldn't save our baby. I want him to be born safely." Her voice was weak but clear.

Sebastian held her hand tightly, his voice low and hoarse. "Okay, I'll stay with you the whole time."

Joyce's surgery lasted over an hour. She was conscious the entire time, feeling every stitch and the excruciating pain. She was drenched in sweat but didn't make a sound. Seeing Sebastian's tears, she shook her head to show she was okay. When the doctor finally said the surgery was successful and both she and the baby were fine, Joyce relaxed and passed out from the pain.

Sebastian was terrified and shouted, "Joyce, Joyce."

The doctor reassured him, "Mr. Winters, Mrs. Winters has been very brave. The wound is deep, and the stitching process is very painful. It's good for her to sleep; staying awake would be too painful." Sebastian asked, "Is there no way to relieve the pain?"

"Any medication would affect the baby. If she can endure it, it's best not to use any. The first three days will be very painful, but it will get better after that."

Joyce was wheeled out of the operating room, and everyone was waiting at the door. "Sebastian, how is Joyce and the baby?"

Sebastian's voice was low. "Our baby is fine, the surgery was successful."

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Theodore's eyes filled with anger. "The person responsible has been caught. I'll go interrogate her. All the pain Joyce suffered today, I'll make her pay double."

Sebastian, pale, looked at him. "Don't let her die. We need information."

"I know. You take care of Joyce. I'll handle things at home."

After everyone saw Joyce, they left, except for Benjamin, who held Joyce's hand tightly. He looked at her pale face with tear-filled eyes.

The fortune teller's words echoed in his mind. He thought, 'They didn't complete the wedding ceremony today. Will there be more danger? Joyce has faced hardship after hardship since birth. Why does such a good child have such a tragic fate?'

Thinking of Joyce's past, Benjamin couldn't help but let his tears fall on her hand.

Sebastian walked in and saw this. He stepped forward and softly called, "Dad."

Benjamin immediately wiped his tears, his voice hoarse. "Sebastian, there's something your dad and I have been keeping from you."

"What is it?" Sebastian asked nervously.

"We had a fortune teller say that if you completed the wedding today, everything would go smoothly from now on. Otherwise, there would be many difficulties. Sebastian and Joyce have already been hurt so much. I don't want to see her in danger again." Sebastian's heart sank, but he quickly explained, "Dad, we started the ceremony on time, and I put the ring on with Joyce's hand at the end. Technically, our wedding is complete, and there won't be any more danger."

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! Benjamin looked at him, half-believing. "Really?"

"I'm positive. I put the ring on with Joyce's hand when she fell into my arms. So, don't worry. We'll be safe from now on."

When Joyce was injured, Sebastian was panicked. He wanted to rush her to the hospital immediately. But he saw Joyce struggling to put the ring on him before she passed out, so he took her hand and put the ring on in that critical moment. Looking back, Sebastian realized it was the right thing to do. He and Joyce had completed the ceremony, and they would no longer face any hardships.

When Joyce woke up, it was already the next morning. She woke up from the excruciating pain. She felt someone wiping her sweat with a towel all night and whispering in her ear.

When she opened her eyes, the first thing she saw was Sebastian's disheveled face. The usually neat and tidy man now had stubble on his chin. His deep eyes were bloodshot, with dark circles under them.

Seeing her awake, Sebastian immediately stopped wiping her sweat. His voice was hoarse. "Joyce, does it hurt a lot?" He kissed her forehead with pain in his eyes.

Joyce's pale lips moved slightly. "Sebastian, the ring..."

Sebastian immediately raised his hand, showing her the wedding ring. "After you passed out, I put it on with your hand. Darling, you're now my wife, and you can't leave for the rest of your life."

He intertwined their fingers. The silver ring glinted in the sunlight.

Joyce finally blinked in relief. "Is our baby... is he alright?"

He answered, "He's strong, just like his mother."

Hearing this, Joyce finally relaxed. Her voice was weak. "Sebastian, I know who tried to kill me."