True Love Deserves a Second Chance

Hearing that sharp question, Alexander was about to brush it off with, "Why would I like her? She's got such a fiery temper."

But as the words were about to leave his mouth, he felt something was off. He'd been with Sophia for so long and never really thought about it.

He always figured if they clicked, they'd stay together; if not, they'd split. He never really asked himself how he felt.

For the first time in his usually laid-back life, Alexander faced a question he couldn't easily answer.

Sebastian laughed. "You're just like me three years ago. I thought being with Joyce was just comfortable, but I never thought about the long haul. That's why we had such a big misunderstanding, and it was tough to win Joyce back. Do you want to end up like me?"

Remembering how miserable Sebastian had been, Alexander quickly said, "I won't be as dumb as you. Joyce loved you so much, and you thought she had ulterior motives. My thing with Sophia is different, so stop talking nonsense." Sebastian wanted to call him an "idiot," but held back, thinking, 'Why should I be the only one to suffer? I should at least have a buddy to share it with.'

Sebastian said, "Then just pretend I didn't say anything. But how do you know you don't have any misunderstandings with Sophia? Maybe your misunderstandings are even bigger, ones that could never be resolved." Alexander snapped, "Get lost! Stop jinxing me, okay? I just haven't figured out my relationship with her yet. If I really marry her, I'm wondering if I can handle her fiery temper."

"Then don't marry her. Let her marry someone else. I heard her mom is already picking out potential fiancés for her. I've seen their profiles; they seem pretty decent, at least more reliable than you. They look like steady guys." Hearing Sebastian praise other men, Alexander was furious. "Sebastian, who did you grow up with? How can you speak for others?"

Sebastian chuckled. "Sophia is my son's godmother. I also hope to find her a reliable godfather, not someone careless like you, who doesn't even know what he wants."

Alexander was so mad his chest hurt. He cursed at Sebastian a few times and then hung up.

Alexander stood in the garden, looking towards the villa. Sophia was sitting next to Joyce, gently stroking her belly, her face full of excitement and joy.

He thought, 'Does Sophia really like kids? When there was a misunderstanding that she was pregnant, she didn't seem to like it that much. She even said she didn't want kids for the sake of her career.' Alexander always thought he was the relationship expert among their group. Whether it was Tyler pursuing Maya or Sebastian pursuing Joyce, he had played a significant role. But when it came to himself, he didn't know what to do. Alexander stubbed out his cigarette and drove off. As Sophia saw the car leave, a strange look flashed in her smiling eyes.

Joyce looked at her and smiled. "Do you like Alexander?"

"Who would like that idiot?" Sophia denied it flatly.

Joyce handed her a piece of cake and softly asked, "So you agreed to go on a date with your future fiancé that your mom arranged?" "Yeah, I'll finish filming next week, and then I'll start going on dates as my mom arranged, and get rid of Alexander in the process."

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"How are you planning to get rid of him? Kick him out? Sophia, I've had my fair share of tough love experiences, and I don't want you to go through the same. I want you to be happy. If you really like him, don't let him slip away. Some people, once missed, are gone forever. Don't make a decision you'll regret for the rest of your life."

Joyce's voice was gentle and soothing. She knew Sophia was naturally strong-willed and a bit arrogant.

From an outsider's perspective, she felt that Sophia had feelings for Alexander. Otherwise, Sophia wouldn't have slept with him once or twice. She didn't know what was bothering Sophia. Hearing Joyce's words, Sophia smiled. "Alright, stop worrying about me. You should focus on taking care of your baby. You only have two months left. I'll help you prepare the maternity bag."

For safety reasons, Sebastian didn't hire a maid for Joyce. Benjamin, as a man, couldn't think of things thoroughly. Every time Sophia came over, she brought some baby supplies for Joyce.

The two of them sat in the living room, one reading from a phone, the other packing the maternity bag item by item. They worked in perfect harmony.

When Sebastian walked in from outside, this was the scene he saw. He felt a pang of pain in his heart. If it weren't for the Winters Family's continuous troubles, he wouldn't have let Joyce work so hard. These things should have been handled by someone else.

He walked into the living room. As Joyce saw him return, her face lit up with a happy smile. She put down what she was holding and walked towards him. "Why are you back?"

Sebastian hugged her, his long fingers wiping the sweat off Joyce's nose. He said in a deep voice, "I was worried about you, so I came back to check on you." Joyce rubbed her face against his chest and looked up at him. "Is it true that if Leonard helps you, you'll have more time to spend with me and our baby?"

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"Great, that way I won't have to worry about something happening to our baby when you're not around."

Hearing her say this, Sebastian gently stroked her head, feeling a bit heartbroken.

Joyce was already having a hard time being pregnant, but she had to worry about their baby's safety. He didn't know if Joyce was always on edge when he wasn't around. After all, besides Benjamin, there were only bodyguards at home, no other woman. If she went into labor, she would definitely be very scared.

Sebastian kissed Joyce's forehead. "How about I bring your grandma and my grandma over when you're about to give birth?"

Joyce shook her head. "They're both so old, don't make them worry. I'll be fine. If there's an emergency, just take me to the hospital. Besides, my dad is here. You don't need to worry."

Seeing how understanding and caring she was, Sebastian couldn't help but hold her in his arms. He rested his head on her shoulder, his voice filled with endless guilt. "Joyce, I'm sorry for making you suffer. After you give birth, I'll make it up to you."

Joyce smiled. "In less than eight weeks, we'll meet our baby. I'm so looking forward to that day."

Sebastian gently stroked her head, his voice tender. "Me too."

The two of them stood at the door for a while, and just as they were about to go inside, Sebastian's phone rang.

Derek's urgent voice came through. "Sebastian, I met one of your grandma's old neighbors today. She told me a secret: Cordelia is not your grandma's biological daughter. She was adopted from an orphanage."