True Love Deserves a Second Chance

Sebastian glared at Joey, clearly upset. "Joey, my wound reopened. Help me change the dressing, and I'll leave." Joey never thought Sebastian could be so needy.

To her, he was always distant and aloof, except in bed.

She used to be the one clinging to him.

Now, he was the shameless one.

Joey bit her lip in anger. "Turn right when you leave, second building is the community hospital. Go there."

She shoved his suitcases out the door and kicked him out, slamming the door shut.

Sebastian looked at his luggage, feeling frustrated.

Just then, the door across the hall opened.

Maxwell, in a casual outfit, leaned against the door frame.

He smirked. "Well, well, isn't this my all-powerful cousin? Did Joey kick you out?"

Sebastian was already mad, and Maxwell's mockery made it worse.

Sebastian glared at him. "Your dad called. He wants me to teach you how to manage the company. I didn't want to, but now I've changed my mind. Report to my office tomorrow."

Maxwell chuckled. "I'm not stupid. I'd rather be Joey's bodyguard than learn from you. I get to be with a beautiful woman, enjoy good food, and she even pays me and buys me clothes. Managing a company is boring." The Whitmore family was prestigious in City C, and Maxwell was the only heir.

But he was rebellious and listened to no one.

Harold thought the military would straighten him out, but it only made him more rebellious.

Sebastian's face darkened. "She's your sister-in-law. It's her duty to take care of you. You don't need to be grateful. I'll cover her expenses if needed."

Maxwell's nonchalant look turned to shock. "Sebastian, you're shameless. Joey dumped you. She's not my sister-in-law."

Seeing Maxwell angry, Sebastian smirked.

He called Dominic to get the luggage.

Joey finished packing and went downstairs with Maxwell.

They were in such a hurry they almost bumped into the movers.

She quickly apologized.

Looking up, she saw two workers carrying a genuine leather sofa.

It was the style she had wanted to buy for Sebastian's villa last month.

In just a month, the things hadn't changed, but the people had.

Joey's eyes darkened as she stepped into the car in her high heels.

Sitting in the car, she took out some documents and began reading.

Today, she had a case about elder care.

A seventy-year-old mother had struggled to raise three sons, but now none of them wanted to take care of her.

The elderly woman lived by scavenging.

Joey had seen her on the street and offered to represent her for free.

The case had been posted online, and the elderly woman's three sons had cursed Joey for meddling.

It was a hot social issue and attracted a lot of attention.

With her excellent eloquence, Joey left the three sons speechless.

Finally, under the court's mediation, the three sons came up with a reasonable care plan.

Joey gained attention online because of this case.

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This case definitely put Joey back in the spotlight in the legal world.

Netizens started writing about her relationship with Sebastian.

A few days later, Joey thought the buzz would die down, but she woke up to a flood of messages on her phone.

Before she could check them, Julian called.

His voice was urgent. "Joey, don't go online."

Joey knew something was up. "Did something about me get exposed?"

She worried it might be about her mother, Angie. If those ugly details came out, it would be a big deal.

Julian hesitated. "Angie posted a video saying you don't take care of her, had her locked in a mental hospital, and abused her. Now everyone's criticizing you."

Joey closed her eyes in frustration.

Just days ago, she was a hero for elder care, and now she was being painted as a villain.

People would call her a hypocrite and a disrespectful daughter.

To explain, she'd have expose Angie's dirty deeds, which would make things worse.

Whoever did this knew exactly how to hurt her.

Joey's fingers turned pale as she gripped her phone, her heart aching.

She replied softly, "Julian, if this isn't resolved, it will hurt the firm's reputation too. I'll handle it."

"Joey, the video was posted by one of the elderly woman's sons, but someone must have put him up to it. I'm investigating."

Joey smiled bitterly. "Okay, I'll think about how to minimize the firm's losses."

As you reach the final pages, remember that 000005s.com is your destination for the complete story. Share the joy of reading with others and spread the word. The next chapter is just a visit away! After hanging up, she sat quietly on the bed, like a statue.

Joey clutched the bedsheet tightly, her eyes bloodshot.

Angie had pushed her to the edge too many times. This time, she wouldn't let her win.

Just then, the door opened.

Sebastian walked in, bringing the morning dew with him.

His black shirt was rolled up to his elbows, showing off his strong forearms.

The contrast made him look even more noble and aloof.

He walked to Joey's bedside, gently ruffled her hair, and comforted her softly. "Don't worry. I've got people handling those posts. I won't let them hurt you."

Joey's eyes were bloodshot as she looked at him. "Sebastian, you always knew who was framing me, but you avoided it. Just because Isabella saved you and can't have kids because of it, you let her hurt me over and over." "Why do I have to be the one who gets hurt? Why do I have to pay for her suffering?"

"You keep telling me to trust you. Is this your idea of trust?"

By the end, Joey was shouting hoarsely.

Tears welled up in her eyes, but she stubbornly held them back.

Joey bit her red lips, her eyes filled with tears as she looked at Sebastian.

It broke Sebastian's heart to see her like this.

He wanted to hug Joey, but his arms stopped halfway.

He knew she'd reject him now.

His hand hovered in the air before he pulled it back.

Sebastian's voice was hoarse with exhaustion. "Joey, this time I won't let Isabella off."