Chapter 130 Begging for Forgiveness

Sebastian's eyes were full of pain.

He held Joey gently, stroking her back with a trembling voice. "Joey, you can yell at me, hit me if it helps. Just don't bottle it up, okay?" Joey didn't resist. She was too tired to argue or feel sad about Sebastian anymore.

She smiled faintly. "Sebastian, I should thank you. If I'd fallen for Julian before knowing about the child, it would've hurt more.

Tonight didn't cost me much. Just some gossip and pitying looks. People will forget soon enough."

Just like when everyone at work knew she was Sebastian's kept woman. She was used to rumors; maybe it was her fate.

As a kid, she was gossiped about because of Angie. As an adult, it was her relationships.

Joey spoke calmly, as if it wasn't her problem.

Sebastian's heart ached. "Joey, was the surgery painful? Were you scared by all the blood?"

Joey's calmness wavered. She looked up, tears in her eyes.

"The doctor said it would hurt, but I didn't feel it. Maybe because no physical pain compares to the pain here." She pointed to her heart, smiling slightly.

Her calm facade, despite the pain, broke Sebastian.

right. I'm a bastard. I abandoned you when

hoping she'd vent her anger and forgive him. But Joey just watched quietly, not struggling or

a heart be hurt to become like this?' Sebastian's

shoulder, sobbing. His tears soaked her

hung by her sides, her gaze

caused ripples on the calm water. The moon floated like

through too much, or maybe

a long time, Sebastian lifted his head. His cold fingers touched Joey's cheek, his voice hoarse. "Joey, let's make up.

want to make up for the hurt you

you ask, I'll

you don't need to make up for anything. Relationships are mutual. I just hope that the next time we meet, we can maintain a normal colleague relationship. As for anything

jacket, handed it to Sebastian,

didn't look back.

come to work. Rumor had it

and threw herself

on Friday, Joey saw Elaine

return, the usually elegant Elaine's eyes

up and down, and asked, "Joey, how have you

fine, Mrs. Knight. Please come

Todd, who was looking up

then finally spoke. "Miss, are you going

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