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."

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

politely, a stark contrast to his usual

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

emotion she couldn't quite describe. Maybe this was love. For the person you liked, you

the old house made Sebastian's features even more pronounced. His thick

on Sebastian's arm and whispered, "It's 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? That's a

of playfulness and

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 probably wants her to stay

Reluctantly, he hugged her, his

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a mischievous smile. "Don't tempt me, or

away, holding his arm. "Great-grandfather, he has work to do. My dad and I will stay to take

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

Ernest a bit longer before leaving with

end, drawing a crowd. Luckily, the faint flashlight beams

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

rubbed her cheek. "I'll finish

lingering kiss. "Baby, don't

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

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