True Love Deserves a Second Chance
Chapter 63 Having a Baby

Joey hadn't seen Sebastian for several days because he was on a business trip abroad with Isabella.

Isabella shared photos in the company group every day.

Sebastian appeared in every photo.

Soon, the rumors about Secretary Joey dating the president were dispelled, replaced by news that Sebastian and his first love were about to get married. Someone even went to ask Sebastian's grandmother, Aurora. She neither confirmed nor denied it.

Joey didn't care. She just treated it as gossip and laughed it off.

Her story with Sebastian should have ended long ago.

The phone on the table rang.

It was a call from the former Chief Secretary, Maya Green. She immediately answered.

"Maya."

"Joey, are you still at work? You need to come early. Don't be late."

"I'm leaving right now, see you soon."

Maya was Sebastian's previous Chief Secretary and the one who taught Joey the ropes of the position.

Since marrying Tyler Green of the Green family, she had been a full-time housewife.

Today was her baby's birth celebration party.

The party was held at the Green family's Old Mansion. By the time Joey arrived, many people were already there.

She handed the gift to Maya and hugged her with a smile, "Maya, congratulations on becoming a mom."

Maya excitedly held her hand and said, "Are you here alone? Didn't Mr. Winters come?"

"He's on a business trip, returning tomorrow."

"The president is on a business trip, and you, the Chief Secretary, didn't go with him? Are you two having a tiff?"

Maya had been Sebastian's Chief Secretary for three years and was very familiar with the workflow.

She also knew all about Joey and Sebastian's relationship.

But as a workplace veteran, she just didn't say it outright.

Joey smiled faintly, "No, I have other things to do here."

As she spoke, she walked to the crib. When she saw the baby in a pink dress sleeping soundly, her eyes suddenly reddened.

Joey lowered her gaze, not wanting Maya to see her reaction.

She reached out and gently touched the baby's little hand, smiling, "How adorable."

Maya joked with a smile, "If you like her, you should have one. You're at the perfect age now. I'm a bit old, so recovery is slower."

Hearing this, Joey choked up a bit.

She might never be able to be a mother in this lifetime.

She stared blankly at the baby's cute little face.

Seeming to notice something, Maya patted her shoulder and said with a smile, "But you're only 24; you can still have fun for a few more years."

As they were chatting, Tyler suddenly walked in, smiling, "Maya, Sebastian is here. Let's go say hello."

Maya was a bit surprised. She looked at Joey and said, "We were just talking about him, and now he's here. Can you take care of the baby for me? I'll go check." Joey stood by the window, watching Sebastian and Isabella walk in together.

They were arm in arm, looking very intimate.

Sebastian had never brought a female companion to such private parties before; Isabella was the first.

Joey knew exactly what his intention was.

Maybe, as everyone guessed, their good news was imminent.

Her agreement with Sebastian might end early.

This was the day she had been looking forward to the most.

But seeing them together, greeting the guests, Joey's heart still ached.

Especially when she saw the child, she remembered she once had a child too.

It was her and Sebastian's child.

If nothing had gone wrong, the child would be over two months old now.

They should be able to hear the heartbeat by now.

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! Thinking of this, Joey's eyes welled up with tears.

Joey sat by the bed, holding the baby's little hand, staring intently at her.

She didn't even notice when someone came in.

Isabella looked at the child, then at Joey, and said with a smile, "The baby is so cute. Secretary Blackwood, do you like children too?"

Joey didn't even lift her head and said coldly, "Whether I like them or not has nothing to do with you."

"How can you say that? After all, you are carrying a child that I will raise. You are the biological mother, and I am the adoptive mother, her only legal mother. Secretary Blackwood, didn't you know?" Joey looked up in shock, her eyes cold as she stared at her, "What do you mean?"

Isabella smiled beautifully, "Have you never thought about why Sebastian, who doesn't love you, would want you to have his child?

"That's because a few years ago, I injured my uterus and can no longer have children after saving him.

"Because of this, I faced opposition from Cordelia. Sebastian wants to marry me but also wants to ensure the Winters Family has a next generation.

"So he came up with the idea of surrogacy.

"The child will stay without you after you give birth to him. I will be the child's only legal mother.

"You will never be able to recognize your child in this lifetime."

Secretary Blackwood, how do you think it feels to see your own child call someone else 'mom'?"

Joey was stunned.

Her doubts were completely resolved at this moment.

'How ruthless must Sebastian be to come up with such a terrible idea of surrogacy?

He wanted to use her womb to continue the Winters Family line and let her child call someone else 'mom.'

'You all go to hell!'

Joey didn't want to lose her composure in someone else's home, but this news was like a bomb dropped in her mind.

It instantly blew her mind to pieces.

She stood up from the chair, her eyes cold as she glared at Isabella.

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With that, she walked out.

Her hatred for Sebastian had never been this intense.

She wished she could take a knife and kill him.

Joey stumbled down the stairs. Just as she walked out a bit, she bumped into a broad chest.

Without looking up, she muttered 'sorry' and tried to leave.

But her wrist was suddenly grabbed, and a familiar voice came to her ear.

"What happened?"

Joey looked up abruptly, meeting Sebastian's deep eyes.

Their eyes locked, and the man's gaze wasinscrutable.

Staring at Joey's red eyes, his heart suddenly tightened.

Sebastian raised his hand to touch her forehead, his voice low, "Why do you look so pale? Are you feeling unwell?"

Joey pushed him away, her eyes cold as she looked at him, "Thanks for your concern, Mr. Winters, but I won't die!" With that, she turned to leave.

But a hand suddenly wrapped around her waist, and Sebastian leaned close to her ear, chuckling softly.

His voice seemed to carry a hint of victorious joy.

"Are you jealous?"

This was the outcome he desired.

To test Joey's feelings for him, he deliberately took Isabella on the business trip.

He ignored the rumors about him and Isabella in the company.

He just wanted to see Joey's reaction.

Sure enough, she still loved and cared about him.

Sebastian's frustration over the past few days suddenly dissipated.

He held Joey's waist and said with a hoarse voice, "Did you see the baby? Let's have one just as adorable."