True Love Deserves a Second Chance
Chapter 148 The New Neighbor Sebastian

Leonard clearly remembered his little shadow loved wearing sundresses as a kid. She had a plum blossom birthmark on her back. She used to say if they ever got lost, he could replace her by that mark. Leonard furrowed his brow, thinking, 'Could it really be such a coincidence?' But with all the stuff Joey had been through lately, he started doubting her identity.

He said calmly, "Alright, I'll check it out."

Garrett was surprised. "You agreed so quickly? The other party wants to invite you to dinner. Can you give me more details?"

"No need, I know better than he does."

With that, he grabbed his stuff and left. He had a feeling that if this was true, Joey might still be in danger.

It was the weekend again.

When Joey got home, she saw Sophia on the couch, eating chips and watching videos, not bothered at all by being kicked out of the crew.

Seeing Joey, Sophia ran over, hugged her, and gave her a couple of kisses. "Joey, you're finally back. I'm starving. What are you making for dinner?"

Joey waved the stuff in her hand. "Guess what I got."

Sophia excitedly took the bag and grinned, "You're the best, Joey. It's all my favorites. Why don't we just live together? Those guys are useless; us girls gotta stick together."

Joey walked into the kitchen and put the fish in the sink. You're in this mess because of me. The least I can do is cook you a good meal."

"Don't say that. Even if Isabella hadn't kicked me out, I wouldn't have wanted to stay. I was tired of being bossed around by Leonora Vale. Do you know who she is? Isabella's cousin. None of them are good people."

The more Sophia talked, the angrier she got. She remembered how Leonora had dirtied her costume and made her clean it up. She wanted to stab Leonora with a knife.

She had initially endured it for survival. But they went too far, falsely accusing her of switching props and injuring Leonora. They kicked her out, deleted all her scenes, and didn't pay her. Joey lowered her eyelashes and started chopping vegetables, but her heart ached.

If it weren't for her, Isabella wouldn't have targeted Sophia so much. Sophia wouldn't have lost this hard-earned role.

She smiled slightly. "Don't worry, I won't let anyone bully you. I'm already investigating and will replace out who's behind it."

"Having a lawyer friend is great. My strong Joey, I love you so much!" With that, Sophia kissed her on the cheek. Just then, the doorbell rang.

Joey immediately said, "It might be Maxwell. Go check."

Sophia ran over, saying, "Great, let me see if he's gotten any more handsome."

She opened the door with a big smile, only to see Alexander's beaming face.

Sophia's smile instantly disappeared, and she said impatiently, "What are you doing here? You're not welcome."

With that, she tried to close the door. But Alexander laughed mischievously, "Really, not even a hello for your old teacher? That's pretty rude."

"I'm not your student!"

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Alexander nodded. "Bingo, you win a bottle of good wine."

He handed the wine to Sophia, who was on the verge of breaking down.

Someone had introduced her to a crew shooting a public service film about doctors saving lives. She was supposed to play a nurse, showing the hardships of doctors from her perspective.

Lucas had arranged for her to intern at a hospital for a month for authenticity and had assigned her a mentor, a cardiology expert.

She had assumed this expert would be at least in his forties or fifties. But it turned out to be the not-yet-thirty Alexander.

Sophia gritted her teeth and was about to let Alexander in when the elevator doors opened again.

Sebastian walked out, holding a white Samoyed and carrying a file bag.

The usually aloof and noble Sebastian had a rare smile on his face as he looked at them. "Baxter misses his mom. I brought him over to visit and to replace a job for his mom's friend, so she won't bother his mom all the time." Without waiting for Sophia to react, he tossed the file bag into her arms and walked into the living room with Baxter.

Sophia was about to stop him when she looked down and saw the name on the file, Storm Media.

She pondered, 'Isn't that the company that offered me the public service film? How does Sebastian have their contract? Could it be...'

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! She looked at Alexander in shock.

Alexander smiled. "This public service film has high exposure. If done well, it could make you famous. Do you think you got this opportunity by luck? If it weren't for him pursuing Joey, you wouldn't have this chance." Sophia knew how important this film was for her. But realizing it was a ploy by Sebastian to win Joey over, she didn't hesitate to return the contract.

"I'd rather starve than betray my friend. Don't think you can win Joey back with these small favors. It's not happening!"

Alexander knocked her on the head. "You're really dumb. Staying home all day doing nothing is the biggest torture for Joey. The longer you stay, the guiltier she'll feel. Don't you get it? You're really stupid." Sophia, her head aching from the knock, couldn't help but say, "Stop knocking, or you'll have to take care of me if I get dumb."

"Don't forget, I have a fiancée. Don't covet my good looks."

"Are you kidding? I wouldn't be interested in a man like you!"

With that, she took the file and went into her bedroom.

Baxter rushed into the kitchen, licking and nuzzling Joey, excitedly circling around her.

Sebastian leaned against the doorframe, watching their affectionate interaction, and spoke in a husky voice. "The vet said Baxter's got some emotional baggage because he didn't get enough love. We need to work together to help him out, or he might get depressed."

Without thinking, Joey said, "I'll go to your place after work every day to play with him before coming home."

Sebastian walked over, bent down, and patted Baxter's head, looking at Joey with affectionate eyes. "I don't want you to go through all that trouble. It pains me. So, I bought the apartment downstairs. We'll be neighbors from now on, and Baxter can see his mom and dad every day."