True Love Deserves a Second Chance
Chapter 204 A Call from Sebastian

Theodore didn't recognize the overseas number, but he knew the voice instantly. His eyes darted to Joey. "She's fine. How are you?" he asked, voice shaking. Sebastian's voice was full of pain. "Put her on."

Theodore walked over to Joey, bent down, and said, "It's Sebastian. He's okay."

Joey froze, then grabbed the phone, her voice trembling. "Sebastian."

Tears streamed down her face.

Sebastian, eyes closed in pain, said, "Joey, I'm fine. It's locked down here. I'll be back in a few days. Has Drake arrived?" "Yes, Dad's surgery was successful," Joey choked out.

"That's great. I kept my promise. Joey, are you eating and sleeping well?"

"Yes, I just had breakfast."

Hearing her sobs, Sebastian comforted her, "Joey, don't cry. Take care of yourself and the baby. Wait for me, okay?"

"I know, we'll wait for you."

"I borrowed this phone, gotta go now." Sebastian reluctantly ended the call.

His strength gave out, and the phone slipped from his hand as his eyes closed.

Maxwell, beside him, shouted, "Sebastian, if you fall asleep, I'll make your son call me Dad. Don't believe me? Try it."

Sebastian didn't react. His consciousness faded until he passed out.

"Sebastian, wake up! You can't die. What about Joey? What about the baby?" Maxwell slapped him hard, but Sebastian didn't respond.

They were trying to escape but ran into another conflict. Children were screaming in the zone.

Sebastian turned back to save them and got shot in the abdomen, blood everywhere.

When the conflict ended, Sebastian found a phone on an enemy officer and called Joey, just to hear her voice.

Doctor Camilla Grayson rushed over, saw his wound, and said, "The bullet might have hit his spleen. He needs surgery now, but the conditions here are terrible. He'll get an infection." Maxwell asked, "When will the medical team arrive?"

"I don't know. They should be here, but there's conflict ahead too. We can't wait."

"What do we do?" Maxwell, usually carefree, was nervous.

He looked at Camilla, eyes filled with panic.

Camilla looked around. "Move him to that stone slab. I'll do the surgery."

She called for help, and they placed Sebastian on the slab. Camilla put on gloves and a mask, then took out surgical tools.

Maxwell's heart tightened. He grabbed her wrist. "Are you sure you can do this? If he dies, you won't live either."

Camilla's eyes showed determination. "Surgery doesn't guarantee survival, but without it, he'll definitely die. It's up to you."

Maxwell gripped Camilla's wrist tightly. He knew getting Sebastian to a hospital was impossible under these conditions. Even the rescue team's setup wouldn't be much better.

He slowly let go. "Do it," he said hoarsely.

Camilla got to work on Sebastian's wound.

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"Forceps."

"Sutures."

"Gauze."

Maxwell assisted her.

Camilla looked young, maybe early twenties, but her surgical skills were top-notch. Maxwell was impressed.

An hour later, the bullet was out, and the wound stitched up.

Camilla wiped her forehead. "He needs to lie still for at least three days. No food for a few days; his internal organs are injured."

Maxwell nodded. "Thank you."

Camilla smiled. "No need to thank me. It's my job. Plus, he got hurt saving those kids. We're kindred spirits."

Maxwell handed her a bottle of water. "How long have you been here?"

"About six months. It's like this almost every day."

"Why would a girl like you join Doctors Without Borders and come here? Aren't you afraid of dying?" Camilla smiled faintly. "Saving lives is a doctor's duty, no matter where. They need me more here." She took a sip of water, sweat still on her face.

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! Maxwell frowned. She seemed delicate but had incredible inner strength. Coming here alone, risking her life, showed she truly disregarded life and death.

Maxwell, who rarely took anyone seriously, felt something shift in his heart. "I'm Maxwell. What's your name?"

"Camilla Grayson."

They stayed by Sebastian's side through the night.

The next morning, the rescue team arrived. Sebastian was carried onto the vehicle.

As Maxwell was about to get on, he looked back at Camilla. "Goodbye," he said, then left.

Benjamin woke up on the third day after surgery.

Joey felt a bit of relief, but it didn't last. The next morning, she heard commotion in the hallway.

Cordelia wanted to come in but was stopped by the bodyguards. She pointed at the bodyguard's nose and cursed, "Don't forget, you work for the Winters Family. How dare you stop me?"

The bodyguard bowed respectfully. "Sorry, Mrs. Winters, Mr. Winters ordered that no one is allowed in."

"I'm Sebastian's mother. I just want to ask Joey where she took my son. Did she risk my son's life to save her father?"

Cordelia's wounds hadn't healed, and speaking loudly hurt her. With every stab of pain, her hatred for Joey grew.

Her eyes were filled with malice, wishing Joey could feel the same pain.

Joey came out of the ward, walked up to her, and looked at her coldly. "Mrs. Winters, this is a hospital. Aren't you afraid of losing your dignity by making such a scene?"

Cordelia gritted her teeth. "Joey, you bitch. Seducing my son wasn't enough, now you've put him in danger. I'll beat you to death."

She raised her arm to hit Joey, but a large hand caught it mid-air.

A deep, hoarse voice sounded in her ear. "How dare you?"