True Love Deserves a Second Chance by Nox Shadow

Chapter 172 You're So Good

Sebastian's cold eyes flicked over them, a faint, unreadable smile on his lips. "What's he planning to give?"

The woman smirked. "Ernest has an antique that could sell for a lot. If he gives it to the boss, my kid could be branch manager next year with a million-dollar salary. Something you, a mere doctor, can't match." Joey frowned at their sarcasm. After all these years, they still couldn't stop competing.

Benjamin, who ran the company Ernest left, was highly capable, but these people were jealous. They always used Angie's bad behavior to undermine Benjamin's standing in the family.

Joey didn't want to argue, so she tugged on Sebastian's arm and whispered, "Ignore them, they're always like this."

Sebastian smiled indifferently. "I was just thinking of getting you an antique to play with."

Joey glared at him. "That's my great-grandfather's treasure; he wouldn't give it to anyone."

"I never planned to take it. Even if we get married, it's not like anyone can give us gifts."

Not to mention a mere branch manager of Winters Group, even high-level execs at the headquarters might not get to attend their wedding.

The doctor examined Ernest and said, "It's just a fracture. I can treat him here, and he should be fine in about a month."

Sebastian looked at Ernest and bent down. "You heard him, the injury isn't serious, don't worry."

laughed happily. "I told you it was nothing, but your father-in-law insisted on making a fuss. But hey, he brought you and Joey over, so I can't be mad at him." Sebastian said calmly, "My father-in-law

contrast to his usual cold

from Sebastian's usual environment. Yet he didn't mind and sat naturally on the worn-out sofa,

she couldn't quite describe. Maybe this was

more pronounced. His thick eyelashes cast a shadow on his eyelids. Joey looked at Sebastian, feeling a sweet sensation in

too simple here, I won't keep you for dinner. You should take the doctor and go. My dad and I will stay here for a few days." Sebastian raised an eyebrow. "I just proposed, and you want to separate already?

playfulness and

been on a business trip for so long, the company must have a lot to handle. You should go back first. I'll return once my great-grandfather is

to be apart from Joey, but his phone kept ringing. Reluctantly, he hugged her, his voice full of longing. "I'll handle

the complete story. Share the joy of reading with others and spread the word. The next

me, or I

to do. My dad and I

with reluctance. "Go ahead, it's good for

a bit longer before leaving with

land at the village's east end, drawing a crowd. Luckily, the faint flashlight beams made

grab some more blankets at night. Don't catch a cold, okay?" Joey smiled and

her cheek. "I'll finish things

a lingering kiss. "Baby, don't miss me too

a wonderful and gentle man, Joey felt a moment of selfishness, wanting to keep him

your destination for the complete story. Share the joy of reading with others and spread the word. The next