True Love Deserves a Second Chance
Chapter 200 Theodore's Protection

When Joey got to the hospital, Benjamin was already in the ICU.

Seeing Benjamin on a ventilator and hooked up to monitors, Joey walked to his bedside, held his big hand, and let her tears fall.

Sebastian hugged her shoulders to comfort her. "Joey, don't be sad. Dad had a bad scare, and his heart acted up again. He just needs another valve replacement surgery."

Joey, with tearful eyes, looked at Sebastian. "But his condition is special. No expert here dares to do the surgery."

Sebastian, feeling heartbroken, wiped her tears. "Don't cry. Being too sad isn't good for the baby. I'm here, and I won't let your dad leave you. I've already contacted Mr. Elwood abroad. He can do the surgery, but he's in Africa, which is in turmoil. I need to bring him back personally."

Joey looked at him worriedly. "It's dangerous there. I don't want you to take the risk."

"Trust me. Take care of yourself and the baby, and wait for me."

Joey was torn. She didn't want to lose either her dad or Sebastian.

She held his hand tightly, looking at him intensely. "Sebastian, I don't want to trade your life for my dad's. The baby and I are waiting for you."

Sebastian kissed her forehead. "I promise, everything's gonna be fine. I've got someone watching the place 24/7. Unless there's an emergency, don't go out, okay?"

"I know. I'll protect myself and the baby."

"Good. I have to leave now. Dad can't wait too long."

Sebastian cupped Joey's face, kissing her repeatedly. "Joey, don't worry about things here. We'll talk when I get back, okay?"

Joey nodded with red-rimmed eyes.

Sebastian gave more instructions before leaving with his team. As he stepped out of the hospital lobby, he saw Theodore rushing in.

Theodore asked, "Sebastian, I heard Mr. Blackwood is ill. How is he? Is Joey okay?"

Sebastian looked grim. "You better hope neither of them has any issues, or you'll never get Joey back to the Vale Family."

Theodore immediately understood. "Are you saying this has something to do with Darren?"

"I don't think it's a coincidence. Joey was in court, and her dad suddenly had a heart attack. Darren wants Joey to give up the trial and withdraw the lawsuit. If something happens to her dad, do you think she'll still acknowledge Darren as her biological father?"

Theodore clenched his fists in anger. "Don't worry, I'll get to the bottom of this. Where are you going?"

"Africa, to fetch a doctor."

Theodore guessed Benjamin's condition was serious. "Go ahead. I'll take care of things here. I won't let anything happen to Joey."

Sebastian didn't refuse. With Theodore protecting Joey, he felt a bit more at ease.

Sebastian hurriedly got into the car. Theodore turned and took the elevator.

Outside the ward, Theodore saw Joey holding Benjamin's hand, her eyes red, talking to him.

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From her eyes, it was clear how deeply she loved Benjamin. She was terrified of losing him.

'If one day she replaces out Benjamin, who has cherished her since childhood, isn't her biological father, will she be heartbroken?' Theodore sighed at the thought.

Getting Joey back to the Vale Family wouldn't be easy. Darren had hurt her for Isabella's sake. Even if Joey knew the truth, she probably wouldn't acknowledge him. Just then, Theodore got a call from Darren. He reluctantly answered.

Darren's hoarse voice came through. "Theodore, Isabella got ten years. She'll be ruined when she gets out. You have to replace a way to get her out. She's your half-sister." Theodore sneered. "So, to save Isabella, you had someone harm Benjamin?"

Darren was silent for a few seconds. "Isn't it Joey's fault? She didn't know when to stop. Even when she heard her dad was critically ill, she didn't give up the lawsuit. Otherwise, Isabella would have been acquitted. What kind of parents raise such a heartless person?"

"Darren!" Theodore interrupted.

He gripped his phone tightly, his voice cold. "You have no right to say that about her! Isabella's sentence is what she deserves. Don't blame Joey. You'll pay for your actions."

Darren dismissively said, "Do you think I'm afraid of Joey? She's just a small-time lawyer. With Sebastian protecting her, I can't touch her. But if Sebastian ever leaves her, hurting her will be easy."

Theodore closed his eyes in frustration, thinking, 'How could my mother have fallen for someone like Darren?'

He gritted his teeth. "If you hurt Joey again, we're cutting all ties. If you don't believe me, just wait and see!"

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Theodore, with red eyes, looked at Joey inside. Because of his father, his mother died in a car accident, and his sister was adopted by the Blackwood Family.

Joey's life, which should have been happy, was marred by depression due to Angie. And because of Isabella, she was repeatedly hurt.

Joey should have lived a carefree life, but now, because of the Vale Family, her life was full of crises.

Theodore's heart ached. He slowly pushed open the ward door and walked to Joey's side.

His voice was hoarse. "Joey, Mr. Blackwood is not in immediate danger. You should eat something."

Joey looked up, meeting Theodore's eyes. She frowned in surprise. "Mr. Vale, we barely know each other. Isn't it a bit weird to call me that?"

Theodore bitterly smiled. "Sorry, I'm just here to take care of you on Sebastian's behalf. Please don't refuse."

"He asked you to take care of me?" Joey looked at him incredulously. "Is Sebastian crazy? How could he let Isabella's brother take care of me?"

Theodore nodded. "Yes, he asked me to protect you."

Joey's expression turned cold. "Sorry, I don't need your protection. I'm already wary of the Vale Family. How could I let you protect me? Sebastian may be your friend, but I have nothing to do with you. Mr. Vale, please leave." Seeing her resistance and indifference, Theodore's heart ached. He looked deeply at Joey. "Joey, you look a lot like my mother. Isn't that a reason?"