Dominic saw Sebastian was heartbroken and stepped in tofort him. "Hey, even scars take time to heal, right? Ms. ckwood''s wounds are deep. Be patient."


    Sebastian, looking down, said, "If she doesn''t get better soon, I''m gonna lose it."


    Seeing her with someone else was driving him nuts. He wanted to pull Joey close and keep her away from other guys, but he had no right.


    He realized how much trouble not being her boyfriend anymore was causing him. He couldn''t even protect her. He was just the ex who hurt her, while Julian had loved and protected her for seven years. Julian was better in every way. Sebastian finally got how frustrated Joey must''ve felt when they were together. ''We were together for three years, but I never made it public. Not even our closest friends knew. She must''ve felt as insecure then as I do now, filled with doubt about our future.'' Thinking this, he felt a pain worse than any physical wound.


    He treated his wounds and went back to his seat. Seeing Joey pale and leaning back, he gently rubbed her head. "Want some water?"


    Joey shook her head. "I just drank some. I''m just a bit dizzy. I''ll be fine."


    Sebastian didn''t bother her anymore and quietly sat beside her, asionally getting her something to eat or drink. Joey couldn''t refuse even if she wanted to.


    After more than ten hours, the ne finallynded. Joey had slept and felt better. But when she woke up and tried to move, she realized she was clutching Sebastian''s shirt. She had this habit from an incident seven years ago, grabbing onto something while sleeping. She''d even grabbed Sebastian''s clothes, hair, and once, his penis.


    Feeling guilty, Joey slowly let go, trying to move away quietly. But as soon as she moved, Sebastian, still half-asleep, grabbed her hand. "Joey, sleep a little longer," he mumbled, his voice husky.novelbin


    For a moment, Joey felt like she was back in the past. Her heart tightened. She quickly pulled her hand away and sat up straight. Sebastian woke up abruptly, startled. "Joey, what''s wrong?" he asked nervously, drawing everyone''s attention. Julian watched, feeling a pang of jealousy. He knew Joey hadn''t agreed to be with him because she still had feelings for Sebastian. She couldn''t forget him, just like he couldn''t forget her. He smiled bitterly.


    As you reach the final pages, remember that 000005s is your destination for theplete story. Share the joy of reading with others and spread the word. The next chapter is just a visit away! After getting off the ne, Sebastian grabbed Joey''s hand. "Joey,e with me. You were just scared. I''ll take you to see a therapist."


    His deep eyes were full of concern, and Joey felt touched for a moment. After the ne incident, she realized Sebastian was genuinely trying to protect her. She was about to speak when Sebastian''s phone rang. Seeing it was Theodore, he answered impatiently, ready to scold him if it wasn''t important. But then he heard Isabe''s sharp crying, loud enough for Joey to hear too. Her fingers clenched involuntarily.


    Isabe''s crying wasn''t new to Joey. Even before they broke up, Isabe often did this, and no matter what, Sebastian would rush to her. Joey recalled those dark days and smiled bitterly, quickly walking away with her luggage. Hearing Isabe''s voice, Sebastian wanted to hang up, but then she said, "Sebastian, Aunt Cordelia was hit by a car while saving Grandma Aurora. They''re both in the emergency room. You need toe quickly." Sebastian''s voice changed. "How''s Grandma?"


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    "I don''t know. They''re both in the emergency room. Aunt Cordelia is covered in blood and unconscious. Uncle Winters is out of town, so it''s just me and my brother here."


    Sebastian grabbed his phone and rushed out of the airport without even saying goodbye to Joey. Watching him leave, Joey''s gaze was vacant. She thought Sebastian had changed, but she realized she was naive. Isabe was right. Their families'' connections and Isabe being his savior made it impossible for Sebastian topletely let her go.


    Joey smiled self-deprecatingly and told Julian, "Maxwell is here to pick us up. Let''s go."


    When Sebastian arrived at the hospital, Aurora had already been wheeled out of surgery. She only had a broken leg and wasn''t in any life-threatening danger. But Cordelia had a severe head injury and remained unconscious after surgery. Sebastian felt something was off. ''Dad had just asked Aurora for a divorce, and he was about to confront her about Helena. How does she get injured saving Grandpa at such a critical moment? It seemed too coincidental.''


    After handling things, he went to the police station to inquire. Isabe only dared to visit Cordelia after Sebastian left. She secretly put on Sebastian''s suit jacket, smelling his unique scent. Her face turned red, feeling as if she was being tightly embraced by him. With a shy smile, she opened the hospital room door and saw Joey walking towards her.


    Isabe had a sudden inspiration and greeted Joey. "Ms. ckwood, are you here to see Sebastian? He went out to buy something for me. Do you want me to call him back?" She tugged at Sebastian''s suit jacket, making sure Joey noticed whose it was.


    Joey just gave a faint smile and left without saying anything. But as she walked a little further, she saw Sebastianing back with a bag of things.