True Love Deserves a Second Chance by Nox Shadow

Chapter 227

Chapter 227 Don't Kill Me

"Sebastian looked calm. ""Set the bait and wait for them to fall into the trap."" He wanted to see who could rally the four major families against the Winters Group.

After hanging up, Sebastian saw Joyce about to leave. ""Where are you going?"" he asked quickly.

Joyce turned back with a smile. ""I'm checking on Mrs. Guise. You and your dad can continue your discussion without me.""

Sebastian's eyes darkened, his voice tinged with grievance. ""Darling, your husband is in a vegetative state and needs you. Are you really leaving me to see another man?""

Joyce raised an eyebrow. ""You and your dad are discussing company stuff. I don't want to interrupt. I'll be back soon.""

Without waiting for a reply, she left.

Derek stood up and said bluntly, ""You don't need me here. Stay put. I'll go with Joyce to check on Elise.""

Sebastian watched Derek leave, grinding his teeth. He knew Derek's intentions towards Elise. Lately, Derek seemed to visit him, but spent more time in Elise's ward. Sebastian refused to believe there was no history between them. Sebastian quickly texted Dominic: [Check Leonard and my dad's DNA]

Ten minutes passed, and Joyce hadn't returned. Sebastian called her.

Joyce was on the sofa, eating a strawberry cake Leonard made. Seeing the caller ID, she answered.

Sebastian's low, hoarse voice came through. ""Joyce, how's Mrs. Guise? Is her wound healing well?""

wound's healing well. The doctor said she could be

happened. You

time. ""It's been just

me. Maybe because you're not here, time drags. Joyce, I'm getting more dependent on you. What should I do?"" Usually strong and domineering, Sebastian now sounded like a lonely puppy. Joyce laughed.

bought

me an ice cream strawberry cake. It's great. Want some? I'll save

usually calm, couldn't hide his emotions. ""I don't care for anything from Leonard.

slightly, took the phone from Joyce, and said gently, ""Hurry up and eat, or the ice cream will

worry, I used top-quality ingredients for Joyce. Everything's safe for pregnant women. She won't get

she wants. Our housekeeper can make it. We

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haven't registered your marriage yet.

Compete with me for her? Don't forget, she loves me. To her, you're just a

I could win Joyce back in a heartbeat. Don't test

""Leonard, don't you dare!""

dare depends on your sincerity. If you treat her poorly, I can take her away

the balcony, so the people inside didn't hear the

now, Sebastian had caused her too much pain. Whether it was Isabella or

came from behind him.

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