True Love Deserves a Second Chance
Chapter 173 I Miss You

Joey stopped in her tracks, staring at the man's handsome face. "Mr. Guise, is that you?" she exclaimed.

Joey thought, 'Why does Leonard look so much like Sebastian? Even their builds and movements are similar.'

She had mistaken two unrelated people. If Sebastian found out, he'd be upset.

Leonard smiled gently. "I bought that land to build an eco-farm. I'm here to check it out."

Joey looked where Leonard pointed and saw a green lake.

She nodded. "This lake is surrounded by mountains, the environment is great, and the water is clean. You could develop water recreation projects here; it should be popular." Leonard chuckled. "You seem to know a lot."

"I worked on an eco-farm project with Sebastian, and it was similar."

At the mention of Sebastian, Leonard's eyes darkened. "You two... made up?"

Joey smiled and showed her ring. "He proposed. We were supposed to get our marriage certificate two days ago, but my great-grandfather fell, so we couldn't."

Leonard saw the sparkle in her eyes, just like when she was a child and found something she loved.

A trace of bitterness flashed in his eyes, and he forced a slight smile. "Joey, if Sebastian's mother hurt your family, would you still be with him?"

Joey's eyes widened. "Is my father's kidnapping related to her?"

Leonard pressed his lips together, looking at her with some heartache. "It probably is, but there's not enough evidence."

Joey bit her lip, her eyes tinged with red. "Even if it is, my father is fine. I won't hold it against Sebastian. He and his mother are different."

Leonard's expression grew deeper. He wanted to ask if she would mind if Sebastian's mother had killed her biological mother. But seeing Joey's trust in Sebastian, he didn't say it. The atmosphere grew tense. Suddenly, a dark figure lunged at Joey from behind.

Leonard reacted quickly, pulling Joey aside and kicking the dark figure in the stomach. It was a wild dog that often roamed the village.

The wild dog was aggressive. After being kicked, it lunged at Leonard again.

Leonard picked up a stick and struck the wild dog, keeping Joey behind him the whole time.

After a fierce battle lasting over ten minutes, the wild dog finally ran away.

Joey was so scared that tears almost fell. "Mr. Guise, are you hurt?" she asked, her voice trembling.

Seeing her like this, Leonard almost lost his composure. He wanted to hold her like when they were kids and comfort her. "Don't be afraid, I'm here."

But he stopped himself and pulled his hand back. He closed his eyes helplessly. They could never go back to the way things were.

He smiled faintly. "I'm fine, just got my clothes dirty."

Joey sighed in relief. "My great-grandfather's house is just ahead. I'll take you there to clean up."

Leonard hesitated. "Is it convenient?"

"It's fine. My dad is there too, and we haven't had dinner yet. You saved me, so I should at least treat you to a meal to thank you." When Sebastian walked into the yard, he saw a man talking with Benjamin. Even in the dim light, he recognized it was Leonard immediately.

He clenched his fists. 'Is Leonard here to reconnect with Joey?' The thought made his blood boil.

Feeling a nervousness he had never felt before, he hurried towards the room.

Joey was about to go out when a dark figure appeared in front of her.

She was startled at first, but then she exclaimed excitedly, "Sebastian."

Sebastian smiled and opened his arms. "Baby, come give me a hug," he said, his voice hoarse with exhaustion.

Joey dropped everything and threw herself into Sebastian's arms, her blushed cheeks rubbing against his chest. "Why are you here so late?" she asked, looking up at him.

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! Sebastian kissed her lips and smiled. "I missed you, so I came to see you."

He had barely slept these past few days to see her sooner. His eyes were still bloodshot.

Joey touched his jawline tenderly. "Are you very tired?"

Sebastian's nose brushed against her cheek, and he whispered in her ear, "Very tired, but not as tired as making love to you."

Joey's face turned bright red. She lightly punched his chest. "Stop talking nonsense, there are people inside."

Sebastian chuckled. "If we can't make love, can I at least kiss you?"

Before Joey could react, he kissed her. The fresh minty scent mixed with intense desire quickly made Joey succumb. She let out soft sounds.

Sebastian's kiss grew more passionate, carrying all the longing from the past few days. His cool fingertips gently caressed Joey's cheek, and he whispered hoarsely, "Joey, I missed you so much." Joey's cheeks burned, her eyes were red, and her voice was hoarse. "I missed you too."

As they kissed passionately in the yard, Benjamin's voice suddenly came from inside the house. "Joey, what's taking so long? Are you okay?"

Joey pushed Sebastian away, her voice still trembling. "I'm fine, coming right away."

She pulled Sebastian's hand and led him inside. "Great-grandpa, Dad, Sebastian is here."

Ernest saw Sebastian and smiled, waving him over. "Sebastian, you haven't eaten yet, have you? Come and eat. Joey, get some utensils for Sebastian."

Sebastian smiled and walked to the bedside, looking at Ernest's leg with concern. "How's your leg?"

"Much better, it doesn't hurt much anymore. I can move on my own now."

"That's good. I brought you some medicine; it's in the car. I'll bring it to you in the morning."

Ernest looked at Sebastian, thinking he was not only handsome but also very considerate, and couldn't help but smile broadly.

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! "It's so late, you must be hungry. Come and eat," Ernest said.

Sebastian nodded and sat next to Leonard. His expression immediately turned cold. "What are you doing here?"

Seeing his jealousy, Joey quickly explained, "I encountered a wild dog outside. If it weren't for Mr. Guise, I would have been bitten, so I invited him to dinner."

Sebastian smiled and ruffled Joey's hair. "Why are you so nervous? I was just asking. Isn't it a coincidence to run into him in such a remote village?"

"He's here for investment. What are you thinking? Hurry up and eat."

Joey pushed the plate towards him and glared, signaling him not to cause trouble.

Sebastian obediently picked up the knife and fork, cut the lean meat, and fed it to Joey, eating the remaining fatty meat himself.

He proudly praised Joey, "Your cooking is getting better."

Acting like a host, he said, "Mr. Guise, have some more. My wife is a great cook. Try it."

Sebastian then politely looked at Benjamin. "Dad, try this wine. I've been saving it for years and never had the heart to drink it."

With a few words, he made his status and position clear.

Leonard raised an eyebrow, his emotions unreadable. He leaned close to Sebastian's ear and whispered, "Mr. Winters, are you in such a hurry to marry Joey because you're afraid she'll replace out the truth about her mother's death and leave you?" Sebastian's expression froze. His deep eyes held a dangerous glint.

He slowly poured Leonard a glass of wine, a meaningful smile on his lips. "If you dare say a word to her, you won't live tomorrow!"

Sebastian's words were harsh, but his face wore the gentlest smile. No one could tell anything was amiss.

Leonard also smiled, raising his glass to clink with Sebastian's, his voice cool but clearly threatening. "If you dare make Joey sad, I'll be the first to come after you."

"Don't worry, she's my wife. You don't need to worry about her."

Leonard replied, "I've been looking out for her since we were kids. I won't let you hurt her."