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

and politely, a stark contrast to his usual cold

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

was love. For

darkness. The dim light in the old house made Sebastian's features even more pronounced. His thick eyelashes

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

with a mix of playfulness and deep affection, making Joey's cheeks

handle. You should go back first. I'll return once

to be apart from Joey, but his phone kept ringing. Reluctantly, he

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me, or I might just kiss you in front

work to do. My dad and I will stay to take

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

bit longer

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

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

rubbed her cheek. "I'll finish

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

gentle man, Joey felt a moment of

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