True Love Deserves a Second Chance by Nox Shadow

Chapter 307 I Couldn't Bear to Leave You

Sebastian read the report over and over, his eyes glued to the last line: [Confirm parentage.]. He couldn't believe it.

He was Elise's kid, not Cordelia's. The realization hit him hard, and he felt a sharp pain in his chest as tears filled his eyes.

Sebastian pulled Joyce into a tight hug, his voice breaking. "Joyce, I'm not Cordelia's son. My mom is Ms. Guise. There's no more bad blood between our moms."

Joyce felt her heart ache hearing this. She had forgiven Sebastian long ago, but she knew he still carried a heavy burden of guilt.

She gently stroked his head and whispered, "Now that we know the truth, you don't have to feel guilty anymore. We need to save Ms. Guise. She's been through so much and doesn't deserve any more suffering." Sebastian nodded, his eyes determined. "I know, Joyce. Thank you."

"So, what's our next move?"

"I need to go back to the company and keep up the act with Leonard. I have to make it look like I'm losing. The Winters Family's rules are strict. This way, Kevin will think we haven't figured out the secret about Cordelia and Ms. Guise." "Alright, be careful."

A few days later, the Winters Group was rocked by a huge scandal.

former president, was exposed as an illegitimate child, and

news spread like wildfire, causing a massive stir online. People felt sorry for Joyce, who had finally found happiness with Sebastian, only to discover he was an illegitimate

and position took a nosedive. Even the Taylor and Vale Family businesses

Vale Family businesses. In less than two weeks, their market value dropped by a third. If things kept

old Mansion and spoke seriously, "The Taylor and Vale Families

leaving Joyce. We've found out there's no grudge between us. We've

lit a cigarette and took a few drags. In the past couple of weeks, his

cut off all his support, Kevin started going after Joyce's family, trying to corner him from all

up either, but don't you think it's the best way

are under their control, so we can't make any sudden

will get caught in the crossfire. If you separate now, it's the best time. I'll talk to Clifton and have him

make it without them, and I'm scared Joyce won't handle it well either. She loves me so much and is

the start, because of Cordelia, she's been through hell. And now, because of us, her family's suffering too. I feel so guilty. If anything happens to her or the baby, you'll never forgive yourself. Sebastian, think it over. Make

was already past 1 a.m. The streets were almost empty, and a light drizzle had

chill in Sebastian's heart. He stood outside, looking up at the bedroom window, unsure if he should go in. He dreaded seeing the pain in Joyce's eyes, hearing her try to comfort him. Lately, Joyce had been worrying about

stuck in the villa, living in fear,' Sebastian thought, wiping the rain off his face. He looked at the light on the balcony and clenched his fists. Joyce had told him that as long as that light was on, it meant she was home. She had