True Love Deserves a Second Chance by Nox Shadow

Chapter 131

Chapter 131 His Reluctance

When Joey saw Julian again, it was the night Elaine became a godmother.

He looked rough-lost weight, sunken eyes, pale face. He stood in the hallway, smoking alone.

Joey walked over, handed him a water bottle, and asked softly, "Julian, have they found Todd's mom?"

Julian, with red eyes, replied, "Joey, I'm sorry. I've let you down."

Joey shook her head and smiled. "Don't blame yourself. We barely started, and stopping now is best. I don't want you to become someone I can't stand."

Julian closed his eyes in pain, his voice hoarse. "Todd's had leukemia since he was a kid. No relatives' bone marrow matched. The doctor suggested we have another child."

Julian's eyes were moist as he looked at Joey. "I never planned to marry anyone else. Even when Todd came along, I never gave up on you. I wanted to clear things up with Alissa, raise the child together, and find our true loves. But when I heard about Todd's condition, I broke down. He's my son; I can't just watch him die.

Having another child is the only way to save him. But this means I have to give you up, Joey. I waited so long for you, and now this. Do you know how much it hurts?"

Julian's voice cracked, and he ended up in tears.

On one side was the girl he loved for years, and on the other was his son. He couldn't bear to let either go. The heartache tore him apart.

and give Alissa and Todd a happy home. She must love you a lot to have had the child alone. And

left, leaving Julian's lonely figure

of

"Eat something sweet; life

at him in surprise. "You know

like this stuff when they're

patted his head with a smile. "You've grown up. You understand girls now. I'll introduce you to a

way!" Maxwell refused

22. A relationship could help you

at her. "I only want to

"I've told you before, we're not suitable. If you keep this up, I'll have your grandpa take

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not better than you. I just

can't let go? Whatever he can give you, I can too. If you agree, I can take over the family business and marry you right away." Maxwell had never been this serious. He usually hated being tied down and

he finished speaking, a cold, deep voice came from behind. "If

there, dressed in black, holding a cigarette. His handsome face looked gloomy, with deep eyes and noticeable

walked up to Joey, staring at her intently, his voice hoarse.

disdainful. "She's fine. She doesn't need you to worry. You can

invested in a racing club with the latest models. They're looking for a sharp manager. If you're interested, report there tomorrow." Maxwell shot back, "I'm not going. Do you think I don't see through your tricks? You got rid of Julian, and now you want to send me away so Joey will be yours alone. That's

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