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."

nothing, but your father-in-law insisted on making a fuss. But hey, he brought you and Joey over, so

spoke humbly and politely, a stark contrast to his usual cold demeanor. Joey was

simple and lacked facilities, very different from Sebastian's usual environment. Yet he

describe. Maybe this was love.

plunged into darkness. The dim light in the old house made Sebastian's features even more pronounced. His thick eyelashes cast a shadow on his eyelids. Joey looked at Sebastian, feeling a sweet sensation

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

of playfulness and

lip 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,

Reluctantly, he hugged her, his

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smile. "Don't tempt me, or I

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"Go ahead, it's good for young people to

Ernest a bit longer before leaving

village's east end, drawing a crowd. Luckily, the faint flashlight beams made it hard to see their

put Joey's jacket hood up and gently reminded her, "It's colder here than at home. Layer up and grab some more blankets at night. Don't catch a cold, okay?" Joey smiled and nodded. "I know, don't worry. I

her cheek. "I'll finish things quickly

her a lingering kiss. "Baby, don't

moment of selfishness, wanting

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