True Love Deserves a Second Chance
Chapter 186 The Visitor with Ill Intentions

Joey had just thrown up and felt foggy.

Aurora's sudden question caught her off guard. Seeing Aurora's tear-streaked face, Joey's heart ached, and she couldn't come up with an excuse.

Aurora, sensing Joey's hesitation, became more convinced. She held Joey's hand and said, "Joey, I knew it. You're such a good kid; God will bless you. You're not planning to tell Sebastian, are you?" Aurora, the matriarch of the Winters Family, quickly guessed Joey's thoughts.

Joey felt lost. "Grandma, I'm sorry. I don't want the child to get hurt. If Cordelia and Isabella replace out, they'll definitely come after me."

Aurora felt relieved hearing this. She wiped her tears and said, "Tell me your plan. I'll support you and won't tell anyone."

"I want to go abroad. I'll tell Sebastian after the baby is born. If he knows I'm pregnant, he won't agree to a separation, which would endanger me and the baby."

"I agree. Which country do you want to go to? I'll help you. I have many friends abroad."

"No need. I've already made arrangements. When I graduated, a school invited me to study there. I didn't go because of Sebastian. I still want to go there."

Aurora nodded happily. "You go ahead. I'll keep an eye on Cordelia so she won't bother you."

She gently stroked Joey's belly. "Baby, I'm sorry you and your mom have to suffer. I will protect you both."

After dinner, Joey said goodbye to the family and went to Sophia's house. As soon as she walked in, she heard Sophia cursing. "That bitch Isabella went to ask my cousin. She even gave her a card. I really want to teach her a lesson." Joey frowned. "What did your cousin say?"

"She pretended not to know us, took the card, and showed her the pregnancy test."

Joey was worried. "Your name is on it. I'm afraid she might do something against you. Your career is just taking off. If people found out you have a baby out of wedlock, it won't be good."

Sophia laughed. "That would be perfect. It would stop my grandpa from pushing me to get married. If it gets out, I can just replace someone for a fake marriage. If my cousin doesn't tell her, Isabella will guess it's you. We can't take that risk." Joey hugged Sophia tightly. "Sophia, you're risking your reputation for me. Once the baby is born, I'll buy you a really nice gift."

"For that nice gift, I have to protect you and the baby."

As they were talking, Felicia knocked and came in. "Joey, Sophia, it's our family's turn to host the four-family gathering this year at Springs Estate. You two need to dress up nicely and see if there are any suitable guys to marry." Sophia scoffed, "Forget it. I've seen all those people, and I don't like any of them."

Felicia glared at her. "The Cross Family boy broke off the engagement, making your grandpa sick for days. Can't you try harder to replace someone better than him?"

Joey didn't want to go, but to avoid offending Felicia, she agreed.

The four families included the Sinclair, Whitmore, Taylor, and Guise families.

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When they gathered, there were over two hundred people. Joey immediately spotted a familiar face as she got out of the car.

Isabella, arm in arm with her uncle Clifton, walked over with a smile.

Sophia gritted her teeth. "Why is that bitch everywhere? Seeing her makes me want to puke."

Joey smiled faintly. "She's probably up to no good. We should be careful."

Just then, they heard Isabella's laughter. "Uncle Clifton, this is Ms. Blackwood I told you about. She's very famous in the legal circles of City B. If you have any cases, you can give them to her. It would also help Sebastian by taking care of his ex- girlfriend's business."

With a few words, Isabella distanced Sebastian from Joey and prided herself.

Joey smiled lightly. "Thank you, Ms. Vale, but I'm swamped with cases and have no time for the Taylor Family's business."

Isabella smiled brightly. "Ms. Blackwood, the Taylor Family is the top of the four major families in City C, with many legal cases every year. Are you sure you don't want to consider it?"

"Sorry, I'm very picky about my cases. No matter how high the fee, I won't work with people I don't like. When you were in trouble, I refused your father's case for the same reason. Have you forgotten, Ms. Vale?" Joey's words were a clear reminder of Isabella's scandal.

Isabella's face turned pale with anger. Joey politely nodded to Clifton. "Sorry, Mr. Taylor, I didn't mean to offend you. I just don't like her and didn't want you to be involved." With that, she pulled Sophia and walked away.

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Isabella pouted angrily, "Uncle Clifton, why are you speaking for her? She just mocked me, and you didn't defend me."

Clifton laughed. "I'll pass on your petty squabbles."

"Joey is sharp-tongued. I always lose to her in arguments."

"Then use your skills to win, not underhanded tactics. The Taylor Family doesn't like people like that."

His words left Isabella speechless. She knew they all loved her, but they had their limits. Their love was different from her father Darren's blind indulgence.

Isabella nodded obediently and walked into the banquet hall with Clifton. As soon as she entered, she saw Joey surrounded by several men from the Taylor Family, who had always been cold to her. Furious, Isabella stormed over. She shoved Joey aside and angrily said, "Joey, isn't it enough that you took Sebastian from me? Do you want to take my cousins too?"

There were many people around, and her loud words made Joey very embarrassed. It made her seem like a woman who always stole other people's men.

Just as everyone started whispering about her, a cold, deep voice came from behind.