True Love Deserves a Second Chance by Nox Shadow

Chapter 146 Going on a Date with Joey

Sebastian's eyes went from warm to icy in a flash. Just as he was about to grab the phone and hang up, he heard Joey softly say, "I have time. I'm off tomorrow. What does Mrs. Guise like to eat? I can help pick a restaurant." Leonard smiled. "You're so thoughtful. Aren't you worried my mom will really like you?"

"Isn't that the plan? For her to like me and reject the arranged marriage? Don't worry, I'll do my best," Joey replied, stirring the pasta.

Leonard sighed. His little shadow didn't remember him at all. She wasn't the girl who used to call him brother. She was now a mature, independent woman.

He smiled slightly. "Alright, you pick the place, and I'll come get you."

"No need, Mr. Guise. I can drive myself."

Leonard chuckled. "Joey, shouldn't you call me something else? 'Mr. Guise' sounds way too formal."

Joey paused. "Then how about Leonard?"

"Call me Leo. That's what my family calls me. It sounds more personal."

Joey felt awkward. She'd never called a man so intimately before, not even Sebastian. She hesitated. "Alright, I'll help you out."

They agreed on the time and place and hung up.

from the fridge and saw Sebastian at the door, looking hurt

you can't call him that.

He's a fake boyfriend, and

found nothing. Not his background, schools, or job. Don't you think that's suspicious? Taking you to meet his mom is just

detective but found nothing about Leonard, only that he was a criminal psychologist

I'm hurt. I can't protect

replied, "No

with you?

eyebrow. "Who takes their ex to

you're not even an ex. At best, you're

sharp pain. Her words cut deep, echoing the harsh things he'd once said to her. Each retort felt like a

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Isabella's tactics? That

Weren't you hungry?" Sebastian's eyes darkened. He grabbed her wrist, serious. "What do you

on purpose, trying

in thought. After a moment, he called Dominic. "Check the background of the people who tried to kill me three years ago. See if they had any contact with the Vale Family." Dominic caught on quickly. "Mr. Winters, do you think Isabella

check

recovered, the Vale Family had been pushing him to restore their engagement, but he always refused. Such a tactic wasn't beyond Isabella. He just hadn't seen her true nature before. The next afternoon, Joey met Leonard and his mom as

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