True Love Deserves a Second Chance
Chapter 215 Darren Gets Beaten

Joey was confused. "How does Angie know Beatrice? Angie hates sweets-she's actually allergic. How could she enjoy Beatrice's cookies?" The conversation stunned everyone.

Theodore quickly walked over, took Beatrice's hand, and said, "Grandma, you've got it wrong again. This is Joey, not your granddaughter."

Beatrice realized her mistake. With tears in her eyes, she looked at Joey and said, "Isabella's incident made me very ill. Since then, I often get names confused. Sometimes I even call Alissa by Connie's name. Joey, please don't blame me." Joey felt a pang of sympathy. She felt sorry for Beatrice.

Isabella, whom Beatrice had loved for over twenty years, turned out to be malicious, and Isabella's mother likely killed Connie.

Joey smiled gently and shook her head. "It's okay, Grandma. Just take care of yourself."

Seeing Joey's understanding, Beatrice felt relieved. With teary eyes, she held Joey's hand and said, "Joey, let me take care of you from now on, okay?"

Joey couldn't refuse Beatrice's sincere gaze. If it helped Beatrice, she wouldn't say no.

Joey smiled and nodded. "I've never had a grandmother who truly cared for me. If you'd like to, I'd be honored."

Beatrice couldn't hold back her tears. She felt sorry for Joey's tough childhood.

Beatrice was heartbroken that Joey had been neglected by her family. Joey, who should have been cherished, was overlooked by Angie and the Blackwood Family.

Beatrice hugged Joey, stroking her head. Choking up, she said, "With me here, you have nothing to fear. After you have the baby, I'll take you back to the Taylor Family and treat you like my own granddaughter." Theodore was moved and wanted to hug Joey too. Just as he stepped forward, Sebastian grabbed his collar.

Sebastian glared at him. "Don't go over there."

"I just want to talk to Joey."

"Not now. Joey needs rest."

Theodore gritted his teeth. "Sebastian, a few words won't hurt her. How can you be like this? One day I..."

As much as he wanted to declare that he wouldn't let Joey remain with Sebastian forever, he knew this wasn't the time or place. Not with Joey and the baby's well-being at stake.

Pointing at Sebastian, he said, "Just wait. One day, I'll teach you a lesson."

Sebastian smirked. "How? Joey is mine, her child calls me dad. Three against one, do you think you can win?"

Theodore clenched his fist and whispered in Sebastian's ear. "Enjoy it while you can. Once the baby is born, we'll reunite with Joey. Then we'll see about your marriage."

Sebastian chuckled. "Reunite if you want, but keep your dad in check, or Joey's not going back."

As they argued, a familiar voice called from outside. "Sebastian, Joey, come out here!"

Everyone turned to see Darren storming in, furious.

Seeing Theodore and Sebastian almost hugging, Darren snapped, "Theodore, do you know your sister got beaten up in prison because of Sebastian? And you're still close to him? How can you face Isabella?" Theodore's smile vanished. He replied coldly, "If someone hadn't switched her, would she even be my sister?"

"That wasn't Isabella's fault. She didn't know. Why make her bear this guilt?"

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"I didn't want her to. She brought it on herself. If it weren't for her, Joey wouldn't have been in danger. Do you know how serious it would have been if Joey had been driving that car?"

Darren's face turned red with anger. Pointing at Theodore, he yelled, "You'd go to such lengths for someone unrelated, just to harm Isabella. What's so special about Joey that makes you all risk your lives for her? No wonder the Blackwood Family doesn't like Joey. She's just like her mother, a man-stealing bitch. Don't forget, she's with Sebastian. No matter how good you are to Joey, she won't be with you."

Beatrice, sitting on the sofa, instantly darkened her expression. She walked over and slapped Darren across the face.

Gritting her teeth, Beatrice said, "Darren, what right do you have to talk about Joey like that!"

Darren, shocked, was about to lose his temper but met Beatrice's cold, stern eyes. "Mom, what are you doing here?"

"Don't call me mom. Ever since I found out you betrayed Connie, I no longer consider you my son-in-law. If you say one more bad word about Joey, I'll have someone beat you!"

Darren looked confused. "Even if Isabella isn't your granddaughter, she called you grandma for over twenty years. How can you all just abandon her? She's in so much pain, constantly on the verge of suicide!"

"She brought that on herself. If she hadn't caused so much trouble, I might have found it in my heart to forgive her past transgressions, for the sake of those years she called me 'Grandma.' But she's ruthless and sinister, even committing murder. Shouldn't someone like that face legal consequences?"

"Darren, if you trouble Joey again, I won't hesitate to use the Taylor Family's power against you. If you don't believe me, just wait and see!" Beatrice's words were firm and unquestionable."

Darren looked at her in disbelief. "Why are you all protecting Joey? For her, you're willing to disregard Isabella's life. Who is she to make you, someone who never meddles in business affairs, use the Taylor Family's influence?"