Chapter 191 Approaching the Truth
Sebastian looked like a sad puppy, gazing at her with big, pitiful eyes.
Joey's heart ached. She knelt down, stroked his head, and said softly, "Sebastian, I'll take you home." Sebastian's eyes welled up. "Promise you won't leave, and I'll go with you."
"Okay, I promise," Joey replied.
Sebastian finally stood up, wobbling as he held Joey's hand tightly, afraid she'd vanish if he let go.
At the Whitmore Villa, Joey helped Sebastian clean up and tucked him in.
Watching him sleep, his brows still furrowed, she gently smoothed them with her fingers, tracing his handsome features.
With each touch, Joey's heart ached more. She knew he'd be sad after she left and hoped it wouldn't last long.
Her cold fingers brushed his lips, and she remembered their intimate moments.
She whispered hoarsely by his lips, "Sebastian, I'm sorry."
Tears fell onto Sebastian's face. She couldn't hold back and kissed him.
The next morning, Sebastian woke up, feeling like he had dreamt of Joey crying, apologizing, and kissing him. He called Joey immediately. "Joey, where are you?"
luggage out of the airport, felt her eyes sting. "I had to go back to
in bed. "Why didn't you tell
me. Spend time with Grandma. I
would she travel? Is she going to
words to Joey and hung
others left the airport,
the phone. "Theodore, what's going on?
talk at Grandma's. Get on the plane
Isabella? Don't hurt her,
about her. Her mother must've meant a
only ever loved
explain why Isabella is your daughter but not
me think. My mind's a mess. Don't
loved. She
wondering where
opened, and a little head peeked in. Todd leaned against the
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hugging his neck and kissing
whispered, "I haven't wished you a Happy New Year yet. Uncle Theodore, happy
laughed at the child's innocent voice. He pulled a toy from his pocket and handed it to Todd. "Happy New Year to you too, Todd. Stay healthy and happy."
he noticed the picture of the plum blossom on the table. His eyes widened. "Why does Uncle Theodore have a picture of Aunt Joey? Do you know her too?" Theodore's heart skipped a beat.
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