True Love Deserves a Second Chance by Nox Shadow

Chapter 173 I Miss You

Joey stopped in her tracks, staring at the man's handsome face. "Mr. Guise, is that you?" she exclaimed.

Joey thought, 'Why does Leonard look so much like Sebastian? Even their builds and movements are similar.'

She had mistaken two unrelated people. If Sebastian found out, he'd be upset.

Leonard smiled gently. "I bought that land to build an eco-farm. I'm here to check it out."

Joey looked where Leonard pointed and saw a green lake.

She nodded. "This lake is surrounded by mountains, the environment is great, and the water is clean. You could develop water recreation projects here; it should be popular." Leonard chuckled. "You seem to know a lot."

"I worked on an eco-farm project with Sebastian, and it was similar."

At the mention of Sebastian, Leonard's eyes darkened. "You two... made up?"

Joey smiled and showed her ring. "He proposed. We were supposed to get our marriage certificate two days ago, but my great-grandfather fell, so we couldn't."

Leonard saw the sparkle in her eyes, just like when she was a child and found something she loved.

A trace of bitterness flashed in his eyes, and he forced a slight smile. "Joey, if Sebastian's mother hurt your family, would you still be with him?"

Joey's eyes widened. "Is my father's kidnapping related to her?"

Leonard pressed his lips together, looking at her with some heartache. "It probably is, but there's not enough evidence."

Joey bit her lip, her eyes tinged with red. "Even if it is, my father is fine. I won't hold it against Sebastian. He and his mother are different."

Leonard's expression grew deeper. He wanted to ask if she would mind if Sebastian's mother had killed her biological mother. But seeing Joey's trust in Sebastian, he didn't say it. The atmosphere grew tense. Suddenly, a dark figure lunged at Joey from behind.

Leonard reacted quickly, pulling Joey aside and kicking the dark figure in the stomach. It was a wild dog that often roamed the village.

was aggressive. After being kicked, it lunged at Leonard

picked up a stick and struck the wild dog, keeping

fierce battle lasting over ten minutes, the wild dog finally

fell. "Mr. Guise,

wanted to hold her

He closed his

faintly. "I'm fine, just got my clothes

"My great-grandfather's house is just ahead. I'll take you there

"Is it

so I should at least treat you to a meal to thank you." When Sebastian walked into the yard, he saw a man talking

reconnect

he had never felt before, he

was about to go out when a dark figure appeared

was startled at first, but

give me a hug," he said, his

blushed cheeks rubbing against his chest.

is your destination for the complete story. Share the joy of reading with others and spread the word. The next chapter is just a visit away! Sebastian kissed her lips and smiled. "I missed you,

barely slept these past few days to

tenderly. "Are you

whispered in her ear, "Very

She lightly punched his chest. "Stop

make love, can I at

scent mixed with intense desire quickly

longing from the past few days. His cool fingertips gently caressed Joey's cheek, and he whispered hoarsely, "Joey, I missed you so much." Joey's cheeks burned, her eyes were red, and her voice

kissed passionately in the yard, Benjamin's voice suddenly came from

still trembling.

hand and led him

you haven't eaten yet, have

smiled and walked to the bedside, looking at Ernest's leg with concern. "How's

much anymore. I