True Love Deserves a Second Chance

Joey's Twitter post was long, and Sebastian took his time reading it.

She detailed how irresponsible Angie was to the family and how much she hurt her and her father.

Once the post was out, the online backlash accusing Joey of being disrespectful to her mother finally died down.

But then people started attacking her mom, revealing Angie's chaotic private life.

These revelations seemed to defend Joey and her dad but only caused her more pain.

Sebastian had no idea what Joey was doing now or if she'd break down reading those comments.

He worried, 'Can she handle the pain of reopening old wounds?'

After much hesitation, he called Maxwell.

The phone rang for a while before Maxwell answered, cursing. "Sebastian, listen. Whatever Joey suffered today, I'll make Isabella suffer twice as much. If you try to stop me, I'll destroy your whole family!" Sebastian stayed silent, taking the scolding.

After a long pause, he asked hoarsely, "How is she?"

"What do you think? She's locked in her room and won't come out. Even the psychologist can't reach her. She says she's fine and even smiles at us. Do you know how bitter that smile is? If you have any sense of responsibility, break up with her and leave her alone!"

Sebastian's throat tightened, remembering how Joey looked the last time she saw Angie.

'She used to cling to me and rely on me. Does she still need me now? Does she hate me? Am I the last person she wants to see?' His veins tightened as he thought about it.

He croaked, "Maxwell, take good care of her. Call me if anything happens."

Maxwell snapped, "Go away!"

After hanging up, Sebastian's hands trembled.

He pulled out a cigarette and tried to light it, but his hands shook so much it took over ten tries before a blue flame appeared.

He bit the cigarette and lit it, a scalding tear falling on his hand.

He closed his eyes and took several deep drags, trying to numb himself with nicotine.

But all he could think about was Joey's pained face, like a knife twisting in his gut.

It was unbearable, tearing at his heart.

He didn't know how long he smoked before he finally calmed down.

He called Dominic. "Our 5G phone J60 is coming out this afternoon."

Dominic was stunned for a second, then quickly understood. Sebastian wanted to use a major event to divert attention from Joey's issue.

Dominic replied, "I'll arrange it right away."

As soon as the J60 phone from Winters Group, originally set for October 1st, launched, the internet buzzed with excitement.

The world was shocked.

Soon, the buzz around Joey's post faded. By the time Sebastian finished everything, it was past ten at night.

Dragging his tired body home, he opened the door. A white Samoyed rushed to greet.

Baxter circled him, whining, and dropped a frisbee at his feet, barking.

Sebastian squatted down and rubbed its head. His voice was hoarse. "Do you miss Mommy?"

Baxter seemed to get it and kept nodding and barking.

Sebastian managed a bitter smile.

"I miss her too, but she doesn't want to see me. What do we do, Baxter? Your mommy doesn't want us anymore. What now?"

His voice was low and hoarse, eyes filled with pain.

Baxter bit his pants, trying to pull him outside.

"Baxter, what are you doing?"

Baxter barked and kept pulling him.

Sebastian finally understood. Baxter wanted to see Joey.

He hesitated, then bent down and patted Baxter's neck. "Go keep your mommy company. She's not in a good mood. Take care of her for me, okay?"

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Sebastian took Baxter to Joey's building.

The balcony light was on.

He guessed she was sitting on the balcony sofa, dealing with everything alone.

He could almost see her small figure curled up on the sofa.

The cool night breeze made her shiver, but she didn't bother getting a blanket.

Joey was always like that when she was upset.

Sebastian hung a box of snacks around Baxter's neck and whispered, "These are your mommy's favorite desserts. Make sure she eats them, okay?"

Baxter nodded and barked.

Sebastian pressed Joey's room code and let Baxter in.

He gripped the doorknob tightly, hesitated, then gently closed the door.

For a moment, he wanted to rush in and hold Joey, to comfort her.

But reason won over impulse.

He knew Joey didn't want to see him now.

Seeing him would only remind her of the pain he caused.

Sebastian leaned against the door, eyes filled with bitterness.

He heard Joey's surprised voice. "Baxter, why are you here?"

He heard Baxter's barking and whining.

All of this used to be his.

These happy moments were his daily life.

But he had lost it all.

When Joey saw Baxter, her mood lifted.

She took the box off Baxter's neck and found a note.

Sebastian's strong handwriting stung her eyes.

[I'm going on a business trip abroad. Let Baxter stay with you for a few days. He misses you a lot. I told Baxter to listen to you. I'll be back in a few days with gifts for you both.] Sebastian used to say these things to her.

Every time he went on a business trip, he would tell Baxter this.

Joey used to feel so happy then.

Even without marriage or kids, as long as they had Baxter and Sebastian loved her, she felt content.

But she didn't realize it was all just her fantasy.

Joey's eyes welled up as she hugged Baxter.

She gave Baxter a bath and then they went to bed together.

With Baxter's company, Joey felt much better and soon fell asleep.

But in the middle of the night, a nightmare woke her.

She dreamed of that morning in the classroom, cornered and having her clothes torn.

People pointed at her, called her shameless, and took pictures.

Joey sat up in bed, gasping for breath.

Feeling suffocated, she ran to the balcony barefoot.

She intended to open the window for air, but as soon as she pulled it halfway, she saw a tall figure standing in the dark.

Their eyes met unexpectedly in the night.