True Love Deserves a Second Chance
Chapter 284 Seeing the Ring

Sebastian wondered why he didn't remember any of this?

He was about to barge into the room when he caught Benjamin's voice. "Sebastian whipped up your favorite pasta. Let him bring it up, and you two can chat." Joyce shook her head quickly. "Dad, give me a break. I still don't know how to face him. If we mess this up, there'll always be something between us."

Sebastian froze. His hands clenched into fists. He quietly headed downstairs and pulled out his phone to call Alexander.

As soon as the call connected, a lazy voice answered. "What do you want? I finally get some rest, and you wake me up. If this isn't important, I'm gonna start cursing." Sebastian said, "Get Sophia on the phone."

Hearing the seriousness in his voice, Alexander knew it was big. He jumped out of bed and ran while saying, "What's up? Why the rush?"

"Joyce found out the truth about Connie's accident. She doesn't want to see me. I need Sophia to come over and be with her."

Realizing the gravity of the situation, Alexander didn't even knock before bursting into Sophia's room.

"Sophia, Sebastian needs you. Joyce..." He stopped mid-sentence, seeing Sophia staring at him in shock before screaming.

Sophia had just finished her bath, with only a towel wrapped around her head. She was standing in front of the wardrobe, completely naked, picking out clothes. Seeing Alexander, she quickly grabbed a scarf and wrapped it around herself. Then she kicked at him. "Alexander, ever heard of knocking?"

Alexander dodged, a mischievous grin on his face. "Sorry, I heard Joyce was in trouble and didn't think."

Sophia, still fuming, snatched the phone from Alexander when she heard Joyce was in trouble. "Sebastian, what's wrong with Joyce?"

Sebastian was silent for a moment. "She found out Connie was killed by Cordelia. She doesn't want to see me. I need you to come over and be with her."

"Okay, I'll get dressed and come over," Sophia replied immediately.

After a few seconds, Sebastian spoke again, "I've known Joyce for a long time, right?"

Caught off guard, Sophia was stunned for a few seconds. "I think so, but Joyce never mentioned how you two met."

Hearing this, Sebastian closed his eyes in pain. Three years ago, when he was injured, Joyce had stayed to take care of him. When he proposed a relationship without marriage, Joyce agreed without hesitation. She had fallen in love with him three years ago.

To be with him, Joyce had given up the chance to go abroad and become a top lawyer. Thinking of this, Sebastian was in extreme pain.

Joyce had given up everything for love, just to be by his side. But he hurt her time and time again.

After hanging up, Sebastian stood alone on the balcony, staring at the falling rain until he heard Benjamin's footsteps coming down the stairs.

He turned around, his eyes red, and looked at Benjamin. "Dad, how's Joyce?"

Benjamin sighed with pity. "You two are so pitiful. How come this is happening? She can't calm down for a while. Give her some more time." Sebastian said in a deep voice, "I know. I've made the pasta for her. Please take it up to her. I have to go to the office."

"Aren't you going to eat? You didn't eat much yesterday."

"Nope, no appetite. Thanks for everything lately."

With that, he turned and walked away.

Watching him leave, Benjamin shook his head, feeling helpless.

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Every spot she passed seemed to be filled with memories of Sebastian. They had kissed on the swing, sunbathed on the grass, and chased Baxter around the yard.

Joyce sat on the swing, gently petting Baxter's head, her voice soft. "Baxter, I miss Sebastian."

Baxter whimpered in response.

Joyce sighed, "If only he wasn't Cordelia's son."

But there were no "ifs" in this world. It was just a wishful thought she always had. Joyce smiled bitterly.

Just then, she saw Alexander's car pull in.

Sophia came running towards her. "Joyce, I'm here to see my godson!" She handed Joyce a colorful cotton candy.

Sophia grinned, "While your hubby's not home, have a few bites. But not too much, or it'll mess with my godson's growth."

Seeing her, Joyce's mood lifted. She smiled, stuck out her tongue, and licked the cotton candy, closing her eyes in delight. "What brings you here today?"

"Of course, I missed you and my godson. Let me feel if he's grown." Sophia placed her hand on Joyce's belly, gently stroking it.

Alexander chuckled from behind. "Keep your hands off. I'm afraid the baby will end up with a firecracker like you."

Sophia turned and glared at him. "If you keep talking nonsense, and I'll sew your mouth shut."

Alexander, unfazed, said, "Even if you sew my mouth shut, I gotta say, Joyce, be the judge of this. Just because I didn't knock before entering her room, she beat me up this morning. My arm still hurts."

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, holding the cotton candy, smiled at Sophia. "Sophia, you're too strict."

Sophia pointed at Alexander and scolded, "Why don't you ask what he did? He barged in when I wasn't dressed. Is my body something anyone can see?"

Alexander grinned smugly. "It's not like I haven't seen it before. What's one more look? You won't lose anything."

Sophia kicked at Alexander, but he dodged. The two started chasing each other on the grass. Baxter barked behind them.

Seeing this, Joyce finally smiled.

Alexander grabbed Sophia's wrist and whispered, "Alright, I've made Joyce laugh. What more do you want?"

Sophia kicked him again. "You're not needed here. Get lost!"

"No food? I haven't had breakfast yet."

Sophia ignored him and ran towards Joyce.

Alexander took out his phone and snapped a photo of Joyce, sending it to Sebastian: [I made your wife laugh. Don't I deserve something?]

Sebastian clicked on the photo of Joyce, seeing her smiling face, and couldn't help but gently stroke her cheek on the screen. Then Sebastian transferred $1,300 to Alexander.

At that moment, Dominic came to report, "Mr. Winters, we've checked Lena's background. Everything matches what she said. For now, she seems to be the person you're looking for, unless there's some secret between you two." Hearing this, Sebastian immediately stood up and said, "Let's go to the nursing home."

He remembered that he and Number 11 had buried a small box under the maple tree, containing letters they wrote to their future selves.

They drove to the nursing home. Sebastian took a shovel and dug under the maple tree. After a few digs, he saw a cookie tin. Just as he was about to reach for it, he noticed a gray ring box lying quietly beside it. He immediately picked it up and opened it, instantly stunned.