True Love Deserves a Second Chance
Chapter 288 Returning to the Old Mansion

Thinking back on those memories, Sebastian felt a warm rush in his chest.

He and Joyce had been promised to each other since they were kids. Even though they drifted apart for a while, fate brought them back together. He ended up being her husband, just like they planned. They even had a kid together. As the memories flooded in, Sebastian's kiss got more intense. Then, Theodore's voice came from outside the door, and he slowly let Joyce go.

He gently brushed Joyce's slightly reddened eyes with his thumb and said in a husky voice, "I'll show you how much I love you when we get home tonight."

With just that one sentence, Joyce's already rosy cheeks turned even redder.

Right then, Theodore pushed the door open and walked in. Seeing Joyce like that, he couldn't help but glare at Sebastian. "She's still pregnant, can't you chill a bit?"

Sebastian wrapped his arm around Joyce's shoulder and started walking out, saying, "A little affection between husband and wife is good for the baby's development. I told you, but you wouldn't get it, bachelor." Theodore, fuming, kicked at him. "Get lost! No dinner for you tonight."

The three of them went downstairs, chatting and laughing.

Just then, Derek called. "Sebastian, you were right. Not only does Leo disagree with Elise moving into the Old Mansion, but her brother is also against it."

Sebastian's eyes darkened. "Which brother? Does Mrs. Guise have other relatives?"

"He's Mr. Randall Guise's adopted son, and he's disabled. He's always treated Leo like his own son. This guy was also my college classmate and my former rival in love."

Sebastian's heart tightened. Whenever he heard about someone being disabled, he thought of his enemy, Logan.

Sebastian immediately asked, "Where are you now?"

"I'm on my way home."

"I'll send you a photo later. See if this person looks like Leonard's uncle."

Derek immediately understood. "You think he might be connected to Logan?"

Sebastian spoke frankly, "Anyone close to Mrs. Guise is suspect. This photo is an AI-generated image based on Logan's childhood photos. There might be some differences, but the bone structure won't change." Sebastian opened his album and sent the image to Derek.

Soon, Derek replied, "I can't see any resemblance between the two. I have some college photos in my album. You can compare them yourself."

"Alright, I'll visit the Old Mansion later."

Elise waited until Derek was far away before entering the house, looking displeased at Kevin. "Kevin, going to the Winters Mansion might help me regain my memories. Why won't you let me go?"

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! Kevin looked at her gently. "The Winters Family is in great danger right now. Sebastian can barely protect himself, let alone ensure your safety. You've been amnesiac for so many years; it's not something that can be resolved in a day or two. Besides, you and Derek haven't made any relationship public. Moving in like this, what will people think of you and Leo? Do you want people to call Leo an illegitimate child?"

Elise brushed it off, "I know Leo isn't an illegitimate child. My relationship with Derek is more complicated than it looks. Since Cordelia won't admit to framing me, the only way to nail her is by getting my memory back. I might even know who's pulling her strings. Until we take that person down, Sebastian and Joyce will never be safe."

For the first time, the usually gentle and elegant Elise was so stubborn. She had one thing on her mind: to bring Cordelia to justice and keep Sebastian and Joyce safe.

Every time they got hurt, it tore her apart. That kind of pain was like worrying about Leonard.

Seeing her so determined, Kevin felt his eyes darken. He turned to Leonard. "I can't support this. For your mom's safety, I can't let her take this risk. Leo, what do you think?"

Leonard looked at Kevin with a complicated expression. "I get your concerns, but my mom's made up her mind. We can't stop her. Going to the Winters Mansion to trigger her memory is just a guess. Why don't I take her there first and then decide?"

"No, you can't just show up at the Winters Mansion. Are you planning to acknowledge your kinship? What if Derek abandoned your mom back then? How would she feel?" Kevin slapped his numb legs, eyes full of worry.

Leonard smiled and patted his shoulder. "Don't worry, I'll find a reasonable excuse to visit. It won't be abrupt. Derek's birthday is in a few days. We'll use that as a chance to get into the Winters Mansion and see how things go." Hearing this, Kevin pinched his leg hard and said in a cold tone, "Do what you want. Your mom's condition has just stabilized. Don't let her get too worked up, or she'll lose it." "Alright, I get it. Don't worry."

A few days later, Derek held a birthday party at the Old Mansion. For safety reasons, he didn't invite outsiders, just close friends and family.

When Elise and Leonard arrived, Derek was already waiting at the door.

Seeing Elise step out of the car in a light blue dress, Derek felt his heart skip a beat. The feeling seemed so familiar, like something deeply etched in his memory.

He immediately smiled and greeted them warmly. "Elise, Leo, you're here."

Elise smiled lightly and handed Derek the gift in her hand. "Derek, happy birthday."

Seeing Elise's gentle and elegant demeanor, Derek felt his heart pound. He looked at the black striped tie she had given him, unable to hide his excitement. "Thank you, I really like it." Derek wanted to take Elise's arm but saw Leonard staring at him expressionlessly. Frightened, he immediately withdrew his hand.

Derek smiled and said, "Come on in."

As they walked into the first-floor hall, a servant was carrying a steaming pot of soup and dishes. She slipped and fell to the ground.

Derek immediately pulled Elise behind him to protect her. The soup splashed onto his thigh. Even through the fabric, he felt a sharp burning sensation.

Elise quickly rolled up his pant leg. Seeing the red and swollen area on his calf, she frowned. "Sit down, I'll get the burn ointment."

Derek was about to tell her where the medicine box was. But he saw Elise walk straight to the cabinet where the medicine box was kept without any prompting.