True Love Deserves a Second Chance
Chapter 175 Getting the Marriage Certificate Tomorrow

Corey walked in and saw Sebastian sitting on the bed.

Sebastian, dressed in black, sat straight with tousled hair falling over his forehead, making him look even more striking. A faint smile played in his deep eyes.

Corey's smug face twitched, and his legs trembled.

Edith, not noticing Corey's odd behavior, grabbed his arm and said, "Corey, come and see if they're fake."

Corey, just a department manager in a small company under Winters Group, had never seen Sebastian in person, only on TV. He'd heard Sebastian had a beautiful female secretary but never thought that woman was his cousin, and they were about to get married.

Thinking his career was about to take off, Corey walked over to Sebastian, making small talk. "I didn't know Mr. Winters was my future brother-in-law. Sorry for the lack of hospitality, Mr. Winters." Everyone in the room was stunned.

Edith ran over and asked, "What did you say? Mr. Winters? You must be mistaken."

Corey gave her a look and said quietly, "This is the president of Winters Group, my big boss. Mom, hurry and prepare the food. I want to properly entertain Mr. Winters today."

Hearing this, the people who had been criticizing Joey immediately changed their attitudes and stepped forward to curry favor.

Joey, unfazed, glanced at Sebastian and said calmly, "My great-grandfather likes peace and quiet. Please leave."

Corey smiled and said, "Joey, you and your husband rarely visit. It's only right for us to entertain you. It's almost New Year; let's celebrate together."

Ernest couldn't help but curse, "Now you know how to be nice to Joey. Did she ever get a piece of candy from you when she was a child? You, as elders, not only didn't take care of her but often teamed up with outsiders to bully her. Now that she's doing well, you want to cozy up to her. I won't allow it. All of you, get out!"

Ernest picked up a pillow and threw it at the group. As the pillow was thrown, something fell out and landed right in front of Sebastian.

Sebastian's brow furrowed instantly. "Joey," he called out and handed the report to her.

Seeing the report, Joey looked at Ernest with red-rimmed eyes. "Great-grandfather, why didn't you tell me?"

Ernest sighed and said, "Your father is not in good health. I didn't want him to worry, so I didn't tell you. Besides, it's cancer. There's no need to treat it; it would just waste money. I'm going to die sooner or later."

"But at least being in the hospital can ease your pain and give you more time." Tears streamed down Joey's face.

Ernest had been diagnosed with late-stage stomach cancer a few months ago, but she and Benjamin had no idea. In the past few months, she had gone through emotional turmoil, and Benjamin had been in the ICU several times, causing her to neglect Ernest.

He was sick, and so seriously, yet she didn't know at all. She always thought Ernest was strong and wouldn't get such an illness.

Seeing Joey crying uncontrollably, Sebastian gently stroked her head. "Joey, I'll get specialists to consult on Ernest's case right now. We'll head back to the city immediately."

The people at the door blocked them, saying, "Treating this illness is a waste of money. If you have money, go ahead. We don't have any."

"Yeah, we don't have any either. I have three kids to raise. Where would I get the money for his treatment?"

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Edith was immediately displeased. "I get it now. You're not trying to treat him; you want his treasures. No way, he can't go with you unless you leave the antiques behind."

"Yeah, if he goes, the antiques stay."

Joey knew they were greedy but didn't expect them to be this shameless. They were all Ernest's descendants. Ernest had raised them and bought them good food. Didn't they have any gratitude?

Just as Joey was about to speak, Sebastian pulled her into his arms. He kissed her forehead and said, "You go pack Great-grandfather's things. I'll deal with them."

Then he instructed Dominic, "Get these people out of here. If anyone causes trouble, hit them at once!"

His voice carried authority. The people backed away, scared. Soon, the room was quiet again.

Ernest sighed. "I'm sorry you had to see that. It's my fault for not raising them well."

Sebastian said, "This has nothing to do with you. Don't think about anything else. Just come with us to the city for treatment."

"But I don't want to trouble you. You both have your careers, and your father-in-law is not in good health. I'm old and won't live much longer."

Sebastian glanced at Joey. "Do you think Joey would agree if you didn't go?"

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At the hospital, several specialists consulted on Ernest's case.

The lead specialist shook his head. "Mr. Winters, Mr. Blackwood is in the late stages of stomach cancer. He has at most three months to live. Surgery and chemotherapy would be meaningless. It's better to let him do what he wants." Hearing this, Joey suddenly blacked out and fainted in Sebastian's arms. When she woke up, she found herself lying in bed. Sebastian was holding her hand, sitting by the bedside.

Seeing her open her eyes, Sebastian softly called, "Joey."

Joey looked at him with red-rimmed eyes. "How is my great-grandfather?"

"Don't worry, he's in good spirits. He idn't want to stay in the hospital, so I brought him here. We'll be with him till the end."

Hearing this, tears rolled down Joey's cheeks. When she was little, whenever Ernest saw her crying because she missed her dad, he would put a handful of candy in her hand and carry her to the lake to enjoy the view.

She thought she had plenty of time to be with him and take care of him. But the sudden turn of events made it hard for her to accept reality.

Choking back her tears, Joey softly called, "Sebastian."

Sebastian tenderly rubbed her head. "Don't be afraid, I'm here."

Just as he was about to kiss her forehead, a soft voice came to his ear. "Let's get our marriage certificate tomorrow."