True Love Deserves a Second Chance

"The doctor had Joyce change into sterile clothes and led her into the ER.

When Joyce saw Sebastian hooked up to all the medical equipment, she almost lost it. She clenched her fists so hard her nails dug into her palms. Slowly, she walked over and grabbed his hand. In the calmest voice she could manage, Joyce said, ""Sebastian, our baby will be two months old soon. The doctor said we can hear the heartbeat then. Don't you want to feel that?"" She placed his hand on her lower abdomen, letting him feel the warmth and presence of their baby.

She glanced at the heart monitor, which showed no change, and continued, ""In a few months, the baby will start moving. I've heard it's amazing. Don't you want to experience that? You promised to do prenatal education. You haven't even read the book I got from Maya to our baby yet. You can't leave us. Please, I'm begging you.""

Her voice broke, and tears streamed down her face.

Just then, Sebastian's fingers twitched. The heart monitor showed significant fluctuations.

The doctor exclaimed, ""He's responding. Keep talking to him.""

Joy lit up Joyce's tear-streaked face. She took a warm towel and gently wiped Sebastian's face clean, then leaned down and kissed him.

With just a light touch, Sebastian responded. His cold lips went from stiff to capturing Joyce's. He kept kissing her. Feeling his response, Joyce's tears fell onto his face.

They kissed for what felt like forever before Sebastian slowly opened his eyes. His deep eyes were filled with pain. He raised his hand and gently wiped away Joyce's tears, his voice hoarse. ""Joyce, I'm sorry for making you worry."" Hearing his voice, Joyce felt like she was falling apart. She lay on Sebastian's chest, her tears soaking his shirt.

Feeling her warmth, Sebastian tenderly stroked her head. ""Joyce, don't cry. If you keep crying, my heart will break.""

Sebastian knew exactly how much Joyce had endured. He held her tightly, his eyes fixed on her pale face.

After a while, Joyce finally calmed down. She wiped her tears and sat up, looking at Sebastian. ""You can't get hurt for nothing. We need to catch whoever's behind this.""

Seeing her determined look, Sebastian felt both sympathy and amusement. He gently tapped her nose and smiled, ""I'll listen to you. What's the plan?"""

Joyce's tear-filled eyes turned cold. ""Whether it was the kidnapping last time or the fire this time, they've always targeted Winters Group.

So, we'll announce that you're in a vegetative state due to severe injuries. I think they'll take the opportunity to target Winters Group. We'll find out what they're planning and catch the mastermind.""

Sebastian gently rubbed Joyce's head. ""You always think like me. I rushed in to save Cordelia to stabilize public opinion and catch the mastermind. When Red Cottage exploded, I hid in the shower room. The glass there is explosion-proof, so I survived.""

"""But this will be tough on you. I'll stay in the hospital, and for it to be convincing, you'll have to stay with me. Can you handle it?""

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Joyce shook her head. ""I'm fine. When my dad was in the hospital, I stayed there the whole time, and the baby was fine. I'll call the people outside and explain.""

Sebastian tenderly rubbed her head. ""It'll be hard on you and the baby during this time. Once this is over, I'll take you both away to live our own life.""

They discussed their strategy, and then Joyce left the emergency room.

Seeing her come out, everyone gathered around. Joyce's tear-filled eyes showed unmistakable pain.

"Joyce, how is Sebastian?"" Theodore, sensing something was wrong, grabbed Joyce's shoulder.

Joyce shook her head slightly. ""He's still unconscious. The doctor said his brain has taken in a lot of carbon monoxide. Even if he wakes up, he'll be in a vegetative state."" Hearing this, everyone's hearts sank.

Sophia hugged Joyce and cried, ""If he's in a vegetative state, what are you going to do? What about the baby? How did things turn out like this? I'm so sorry for you.""

Alexander, seeing her crying so hard, immediately pulled her into his arms. He gently rubbed her head and said softly, ""If you cry like this, what will Joyce do? She's the one who's most upset right now. We should be comforting her."" Sophia realized this and quickly wiped her tears. ""Joyce, don't worry. Even if Sebastian never wakes up, the baby still has me. I'll help you raise him.""

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"""How should I comfort her then? My mind is a mess right now. Can't I say something without thinking? Why do you always pick on me?"" Sophia, angry, kicked Alexander and hugged Joyce again. Joyce looked up and saw someone watching them from a distance. She knew it was an informer. She had to act convincingly to make them believe Sebastian was really in a vegetative state. Joyce wiped her tears and said, ""You should go in and see him. He might be able to hear some things now, but in a few days, his brain might die, and he won't feel anything.""

Hearing this, everyone felt even more sorrowful. They followed Joyce into the emergency room.

Seeing Sebastian lying motionless on the bed, Alexander was about to cry. He rushed to the bedside, gritting his teeth. ""Sebastian, listen to me. If you die... I swear... I won't lift a finger to help them! If you're worried about them being alone... about them being bullied... then you better wake up and fight this!""

Theodore also cursed, ""You got Joyce pregnant and want to leave her? No way! If you dare leave them, I'll drag you back from hell.""

Sophia chimed in, ""Sebastian, you're not the only man in the world. If you die, I'll find Joyce someone else! Someone who'll love her and the baby! I'll make your kid call him 'Dad'! Just try me!""

The more they cursed, the more pain they felt, and tears welled up in their eyes.

At that moment, Sebastian, who had been lying motionless on the bed, suddenly spoke, ""Just try touching my wife and my child."""