True Love Deserves a Second Chance
Chapter 137 The Lawyer's Wife

Joey had been on a winning streak with her lawsuits.

One big win was a celebrity divorce case that put her back in the spotlight.

Trevor Hall, a famous actor, had a girlfriend, Eva Roberts, who stuck by him for ten years, even when he was a nobody. But once he got famous, he wanted to dump her for a rich girl.

Eva had no legal rights, and her decade with Trevor seemed wasted. No lawyer wanted to touch the case because it looked unwinnable.

Except Joey. And she nailed it.

Joey not only got Eva what she deserved but also made Trevor lose a ton of fans.

Seeing Eva cry with joy and hug her, Joey felt a bit emotional.

She saw herself in Eva. Her three years with Sebastian ended with his "just sex, no love" game.

At least Sebastian compensated her voluntarily, no court needed.

Leaving the law firm, Joey looked up at the stars, her eyes a bit teary.

Then she got a call from an unknown number. She hesitated but answered.

"Hello, are you Baxter's mom? This is the animal hospital."

Joey's heart skipped a beat. "What happened to Baxter?"

"He got hit by a car and won't let us bandage him. His dad said he's very attached to you. Please come quickly, or he might lose too much blood."

Joey didn't ask more. She hung up and rushed to the animal hospital.

Inside, she saw Baxter on a medical bed, groaning. When he saw her, he barked painfully.

Joey teared up.

She ran over, checked his injuries, and asked, "Baxter, where does it hurt?"

Baxter, usually restless, calmed down in her arms, whimpering.

Sebastian came over and hugged them both, his voice hoarse.

"Baxter's been missing you. He saw a woman who looked like you and ran after her, then got hit by a car."

Joey and Sebastian had bought Baxter three years ago. He was just a month old, and Joey had raised him. He was most attached to her.

When she left, she thought about taking him but knew he'd be lonely with no one home. So she left him behind.

Hearing Sebastian, Joey couldn't hold back her tears.

She felt like Angie, leaving her "child" behind for a carefree life.

She missed Baxter when she wasn't busy but avoided seeing him to stay away from Sebastian. So she buried those feelings.

The vet, Phoebe Harrington, came over to comfort her. "Animals have feelings, especially dogs. Their bond with their owners is stronger than most human relationships. If you two have issues, sort them out privately. Don't let the dog suffer. Look at him, he's like an orphan without love."

Joey felt a pang of guilt. She held Baxter's head, kissing him as tears fell onto his white fur. "Baxter's not an orphan; he's our baby. I love you, and your dad loves you too. We won't abandon you." Baxter's eyes welled up with tears too.

Phoebe, moved, patted Baxter's head. "Baxter, you're your mom and dad's most beloved baby. I need to do a small surgery on you. It might hurt, but you have to be brave, okay?" Baxter stayed quiet during the surgery, which broke Joey's heart even more. She hadn't cried like this in a long time. Holding the sleeping Baxter, her guilt overwhelmed her. Sebastian draped his jacket over her shoulders and gently rubbed her head. "For Baxter's sake, can we talk?"

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Sebastian's deep eyes locked onto hers. "Joey, don't you think Baxter needs a healthy family? Julian is with Alissa for their child. Can you come back for Baxter's sake? We can be like we used to be. I'll take you both out often, okay?" His words brought back memories of happy times-playing in the yard, swinging, and running to greet Sebastian when he came home. Those days felt like the happiest, but now they were painful memories.

Joey lowered her eyes, her lashes still wet with tears. "Julian is doing it for Todd's illness. It's different for us. A family without love can't protect a child; it only causes harm. Didn't our own families teach us that? Were we happy as kids?" Sebastian was left speechless. He, who never lost a business negotiation, always felt he couldn't win against Joey.

He laughed bitterly. "Joey, having a lawyer as a wife is terrifying. I can never win an argument. What should I do?"

"So I advise you to be cautious and not get involved with us lawyers. You won't gain any advantage."

"Alright, I give up," Sebastian said, helping her tidy her hair, his eyes filled with tenderness.

His deep eyes reflected the tiny lights above, like a starry night sky. Joey felt a moment of emotion, but it was fleeting.

Sebastian noticed. He casually unbuttoned his shirt, revealing a sculpted collarbone, and his Adam's apple moved a few times.

He leaned down, his intense gaze on Joey's face. His voice, low and hoarse, sounded like hot sand. "In this life, I only want Ms. Blackwood to take advantage of me."