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."

the more he liked him, and he 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 was worried about you. Besides, it's only right for us to

stark contrast to his

very different from Sebastian's usual environment. Yet he

describe. Maybe this was love. For the

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

dad and I will stay here for a few days." Sebastian raised an eyebrow. "I just proposed, and

of playfulness and deep affection, making

and explained, "You've 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 better." Benjamin chimed in, "Grandpa hasn't seen Joey in ages. He

from Joey, but his phone kept ringing. Reluctantly, he hugged her, his voice full

with others and spread the word.

smile. "Don't tempt me, or

"Great-grandfather, he has work to do. My dad and I will stay to

with reluctance. "Go ahead, it's

with Ernest a bit longer before leaving with

helicopter was parked on open land at the village's east end, drawing a crowd. Luckily, the

and gently reminded her, "It's colder here than at home. Layer up and grab some more blankets at night.

"I'll finish things

a lingering kiss.

Joey felt a moment of selfishness,

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