True Love Deserves a Second Chance
Chapter 289 Caring for Leo

Elise, knowing the place like the back of her hand, darted to the back of the living room and grabbed the first aid kit from the cabinet. She dug through it for a bit and found the burn ointment.

She quickly unscrewed the cap, squeezed some ointment onto a cotton swab, and gently dabbed it on Derek's burn.

Everyone in the room was stunned, but no one said a word; they just watched her every move in silence.

Once she finished treating the wound, Elise's tense expression softened. She looked up at Derek with a gentle gaze. "It's not a bad burn; it'll heal in a few days."

The servant next to her was on the verge of tears, standing there with her head down, her voice shaking. "Mr. Derek Winters, I'm so sorry, it's all my fault. I'll accept any punishment."

Elise stood up, looked at the servant with a kind expression, and spoke softly, without a hint of anger, "It's okay, Zaria. You've been with the Winters Family for so many years; mistakes happen. Just clean up."

Elise's tone and demeanor were so much like the lady of the house that it shocked Zaria Martin. She looked at Elise in disbelief, thinking, 'Why does she act so much like Cordelia? And how does she know my name and that I've been with the Winters Family for years?'

Zaria stared at Elise. "You are..."

Before she could finish, Derek's deep voice cut in. "She's my guest. Just clean up."

Leonard, who had been standing in the back, watched everything. He saw how calmly Elise handled the situation and how familiar she seemed with the house. She even seemed to know everyone there well.

'Has Elise lived here before? In what capacity? Why does Derek know nothing about her past? What am I missing here?' Leonard's eyes kept flicking between Elise and Derek, trying to piece it all together. Just then, he heard Aurora's voice. "That must be Leo. Come over and let me see you."

Aurora's sudden call didn't surprise Leonard. Since Derek already knew about his background, the Winters Family must have known for a while.

But he still had his reservations about the whole Winters Family. He hadn't forgiven Derek yet and wasn't sure how to deal with them.

Leonard walked over to Aurora with a calm expression. His voice was gentle. "Mrs. Aurora Winters, what can I do for you?"

Seeing him so distant, Aurora felt her eyes well up a bit. She took his hand and said, "I heard from Joyce that you like mac and cheese, grilled cheese sandwiches, and tomato soup. I've made them all for you. Eat up later." Leonard couldn't help but be touched by Aurora's care. He slowly lifted his eyelids, his double eyelids trembling slightly.

Leonard's voice was a bit hoarse. "Thank you for your concern, Mrs. Aurora Winters. I will."

Aurora then had a servant bring over a plate of donuts and handed it to him. With a loving expression, she said, "These are your favorite donuts, freshly made and still warm. Try one."

These were Leonard's favorite childhood treats. He hadn't had them in years. Seeing them again brought a mix of emotions. They also reminded him of the years he and Elise spent wandering.

Leonard blinked a few times involuntarily, took a donut from the plate, and bit into it. The sweet taste made his eyes well up.

At that moment, a hand reached over from behind him.

Joyce also took a donut from the plate, smiling at him. "Grandma made these for you herself. She even accidentally burned her hand while making them. You should eat a few more to show your appreciation." Leonard immediately glanced at Aurora's hand and noticed a band-aid on her finger. He smiled slightly. "Thanks for the effort, Mrs. Aurora Winters. I'll definitely have a few more."

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Joyce quickly picked up the plate and handed it to Leonard, grinning. "Let's go eat over there."

Just as they were about to leave, Sebastian's voice came from behind. "Joyce, you can only have one. Your blood sugar was close to the limit during your last prenatal checkup. You need to watch it." Sebastian walked over, gently rubbing Joyce's waist, looking at her with concern. "You've been busy since early morning. You must be tired. Go rest for a bit."

Joyce nodded obediently. "Can I have some chips?"

"No."

"How about just five pieces? Didn't you hear the doctor say that keeping a pregnant woman happy is the most important thing?" Joyce earnestly tried to justify herself.

Before Sebastian could respond, Bianca walked over with a bag of snacks. She linked arms with Joyce and said, "Come on, I'll give you some. We don't have to listen to him. Leo, join us."

The three of them gave Sebastian a defiant look and then walked over to the table by the balcony. They sipped coffee, basked in the sunlight, and snacked.

Sebastian looked at them helplessly but felt a warmth in his heart. No matter what happened between Elise and Derek back then, Leonard being his brother was an unchangeable fact. Getting Leonard back to the Winters Family as soon as possible was not only Aurora's wish but also the wish of everyone.

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Looking at the street scenery along the way, Joyce was overjoyed. Since getting pregnant, she had been staying home for safety reasons and rarely went out.

The street scenery had changed from the snowy landscape of her early pregnancy to blooming flowers. Several new restaurants had opened on both sides of the street, along with a new dessert shop and a flower shop. Joyce kept looking out the window. Every time she saw something new, her eyes lit up. She excitedly said, "A French restaurant has opened! Let's come here after the baby is born, okay?"

"And there's a place selling fried chicken. Buy me some after the baby is born." Seeing her like this, Sebastian gently stroked her head. "After the baby is born, I'll bring you here, and we'll eat at every place until you're satisfied." Joyce turned to look at him, pouting. "I'm just saying. After the baby is born, I'll be breastfeeding. Spicy food isn't good for our baby."

Seeing her pitiful expression, Sebastian tenderly squeezed her hand. "Breastfeeding is too tiring, and you won't sleep well at night. Formula milk has all the nutrients. Why don't we just let the baby drink formula? After the baby is born, we can leave him with a nanny and go wherever we want, eating and drinking without any worries. What do you think?"

Hearing this, Joyce glared at him. "If I did that, how would I be any different from Angie? Enjoying myself while neglecting my child. I don't want to be an irresponsible mom."

Sebastian kissed her forehead with a smile. "Alright, we'll do as you say. To thank you for giving me a baby, I'll take you somewhere."

Joyce's eyes lit up. "Is it dangerous?"

"No, it's all arranged."

"Where are we going?" Joyce asked excitedly.

Sebastian patted her head, his voice gentle. "Take a nap. I'll wake you when we get there."