True Love Deserves a Second Chance by Nox Shadow

Chapter 230 Falling into the Trap

Leonard didn't hesitate. "No way! This is wrong. You have a family. Doing this would make my mom a mistress. She suffered because of this before. I'd rather she stay as she is than have you take care of her." Derek looked at him seriously. "Cordelia and I ended a long time ago. We've been apart for over twenty years, which is grounds for divorce. We only stayed married because she once saved my mom's life." He turned to Joyce. "Joyce, I want to divorce Cordelia. Help me win this case."

Joyce looked uneasy. "Mr. Winters, winning isn't hard, especially since Cordelia has hurt the Winters Family badly this time. But are you sure this is good for Mrs. Guise?"

"I'll pursue her properly after the divorce. As long as it helps her recover, that's all that matters. I just want her to regain her memory." Derek felt tethered to Elise's memories, desperate to unravel their shared past and understand why she remembered while he didn't.

Sebastian pulled Joyce aside and bluntly refused. "Dad, if you want a divorce, I'll find another lawyer. Julian is a good choice. Joyce is pregnant and shouldn't be in court. Plus, Cordelia is hostile towards her. I'm worried Cordelia might act out." This reminded Derek that Cordelia always tried to provoke Joyce. He smiled and said, "I'm getting old and forgetful. How could I forget this? I'll contact Julian right away. Once things are settled, I'll talk to Elise. Don't tell her anything for now." Derek didn't wait for Leonard's reaction, picked up his phone, and left while making a call.

Seeing Derek's eager and joyful demeanor, Sebastian shook his head. "He hasn't been like this for years. His marriage with Cordelia is like a stagnant pool, trapping him. If he and Mrs. Guise can be together, I won't oppose it." Leonard's cold voice cut in. "I oppose it! Until we know the truth, I won't let my mom get close to him."

Leonard walked into the bedroom and saw Elise waking up. He made up an excuse and took her away.

The next day, Julian walked into Cordelia's hospital room with divorce papers. She tore them up without looking and glared at Julian. "Derek wants a divorce to be with that woman? Never!"

voice was calm but firm. "Mrs. Winters, even if you don't sign, the court will grant the divorce. You've been separated for years, which is grounds for divorce. Plus, this fire

sign and get some property. If it goes to

let that woman come back and cause trouble. Get

shut, a sinister look flashing

the head, knocking her out. Cordelia dragged the nurse onto the bed, took her uniform, and put it on. She then

does she get a new face and still look so beautiful? Even without her memory, Derek still

story. Share the joy of reading with others and spread the word. The

she thought, gritting her teeth as she plunged the scalpel

and satisfied. "Bitch, so what if you survived the fire? You're still going to die by my hand. Let's see how you seduce Derek now! He's mine. You'll never

voice came from behind. "Cordelia, you couldn't kill me back then, and you

in blood, sat up from the bed and walked

frantically. "Don't come any closer. If you

that so? Then try it." She slapped Cordelia hard, splattering

or a ghost? How can you not die after being stabbed so many times?