True Love Deserves a Second Chance by Nox Shadow

Chapter 217 Recognizing Leonard

"Joyce couldn't wait to meet Leonard and his mom to clear things up. She casually said, ""Yeah, you're my favorite. Let's go."

She grabbed Sebastian and rushed to the car.

Seeing her so anxious, Sebastian got even more jealous. Just as Joyce was about to open the car door, he pinned her against it. His face was close, his nose brushing her cheek. In a low, seductive voice, Sebastian said, ""Feels like your heart's all about your childhood friend now, and there's no room for me.""

Seeing his sad expression, Joyce kissed him softly and said, ""I only see him as a friend. You're the one I love most, darling. Don't be jealous, okay?""

The word ""darling"" seemed to flip a switch in Sebastian. His jealousy vanished, replaced by desire.

With a slight smile and a husky laugh, Sebastian said, ""Baby, if you don't want me to be jealous, you'll have to prove it.""

He threaded his fingers through her hair, cupped the back of her head, and kissed her.

The kiss was tender but had a hint of dominance. Joyce quickly got lost in it, the atmosphere heating up. Her eyes became misty, and her voice huskier. ""Sebastian.""

Only then did Sebastian let go, his cool fingers brushing her lips sensually. ""Be good, call me 'darling' again, okay?""

voice soft like

her lips again. He laughed. ""You're driving me crazy, you know

her mouth and shook her

the whole family watching through the window like it was a movie. He chuckled. ""Never mind. We're not having

hair, opened the car door, let her in, and fastened

room, her voice

on the phone by the window. Hearing his name, he turned around. His eyes met Joyce's tear-filled ones. He walked over, his voice gentle. ""Joyce, what's wrong? Did something happen?"" Joyce stared at him for a few seconds, then grabbed his wrist and pulled up his shirt sleeve, revealing

bite mark, Joyce couldn't hold back

she spoke, the more agitated she became, and her tears flowed even more. Leonard was caught off guard. He wanted to comfort Joyce like he did when they were kids, but then he

joy of reading with others and spread the word. The next chapter is just a visit away! Leonard's hands fidgeted before he finally placed one on Joyce's head, smiling. ""Don't cry. You're a mom now. You can't go around crying

old house every holiday to wait for you. When they were demolishing it, I even fought with the workers. I said

""We were being hunted. If we contacted you, it would have put you in danger. But later, we found my mom's family, and we've been doing well. We came back to investigate my mom's

sniffled. ""Is that true? You're not lying

I ever

to me back then, saying we were going shopping, and then you never came

hold a grudge like when you were a

voice cut in. ""Reunions are all well

pulled Joyce into his arms, his voice filled with jealousy. ""Crying your eyes out for another man, have you considered me?"" He wiped Joyce's tears and kissed