True Love Deserves a Second Chance

Seeing this, Leonard got the hint about what Elise was up to.

She was acting all crazy, trying to get back to Leonard.

He gently patted Elise's head and asked softly, "Mom, did you remember something?"

Elise was already a mess, crying her eyes out, trying to keep it together.

She finally said, "Leo, Sebastian and Bianca are my kids; they're your real brother and sister."

Hearing this, Leonard's eyes got all teary.

Just like Joyce thought, Elise was the real Cordelia.

While wiping Elise's tears, he tried to calm her down, "Mom, things are pretty bad right now. That nanny could wake up any second. Let's keep it short. What happened back then?" Elise sniffled a bit.

Then she said, "Your dad Derek, Kevin, and I were all college buddies. Back in school, Kevin liked me, but I was already into your dad. I turned him down, and he got all bitter, thinking I didn't want him because of his disability."

"I married Derek and we had Bianca and Sebastian. Then I became pregnant with you, and the whole family eagerly awaited your arrival."

"But one day at the beauty salon, I passed out. When I woke up, there was Kevin. He forced himself on me. When I said no, he poured hot water on my face. He even showed me videos of the fake Cordelia with the Winters Family." "Seeing my home and identity taken over by someone else, I almost lost it. I was disfigured, and my vocal cords were messed up. Even if I escaped and found Derek to tell him I was the real Cordelia, he wouldn't believe me." Elise continued, "They locked me up and starved me, but I survived for you, my baby. One time, I snuck out while the guard was asleep. When they caught me, they took me to that warehouse, planning to burn me alive. The guy who took me there was the Winters Family's butler, Kyle, because I found out he was stealing money from the Winters Family."

Elise added, "The fake Cordelia used that to make him work for her. A beggar saved me, and after escaping, I lost my memory completely, only knowing I had a baby inside me. That's how I lived a tough life and finally gave birth to you." Hearing this, Leonard was already crying.

He had thought about the pain Elise went through but never imagined it was this bad.

She lost her husband, her son, her daughter, and her identity.

Watching others take everything from her, she had no strength to fight back.

How desperate she must have been at that time.

If it weren't for him in her belly, she probably wouldn't have survived.

Leonard held Elise close, gently stroking her head, and softly comforted her, "Mom, it's great you got your memory back. Now we can stand up to Kevin. Bianca is locked up in Snowpeakia, and Sebastian has gone to save her. Even though I'm running the company now, I have to follow Sebastian's lead."

"We're just putting on a show for Kevin, aiming to take down his Black Wind Society."

Elise sniffled a bit more, her tearful eyes looking at Leonard, "Is Joyce's baby really gone? Is Benjamin really in a coma? Did she and Sebastian really split up?"

She bombarded him with a barrage of questions, desperate for answers.

Leonard sighed and said, "Sebastian's divorce from her is real, and Mr. Blackwood being in a coma is also real. Joyce's baby is still alive, being raised by Alissa. One of Alissa's twin kids died, so no one will find out the truth, but Joyce doesn't know this."

Hearing this, Elise started crying again.

"Joyce must be in so much pain. She tried so hard to protect that little life, only to be told it didn't make it. She must be losing it."

"She's doing better now and has come to terms with it. She's stronger than we thought."

Leonard glanced at the door and asked, "How's my grandfather? What exactly happened to him?"

Elise's eyes filled with anger, "He was bitten by a rabid dog infected with some kind of virus. I think it's all part of Kevin's plan. He wants to take over the Guise Family's power. I will get revenge." "Mom, you need to keep pretending to be insane. That way, Kevin won't suspect you. Sebastian and I will handle them. We'll definitely save our grandfather."

They talked a bit more about the situation before Leonard quietly went back to the bedroom.

Once there, he used a secret method to send a message to Sebastian.

Far away, Sebastian saw the message, and his eyes got teary.

He clenched his hands into fists.

A year later, Joyce became a top lawyer that no one in the country dared to mess with, charging millions of dollars for her services.

Two years later, Joyce's legal business went international, making her the only lawyer who knew the laws of various countries, and she was hailed as the top lawyer in the international legal community. After work, Joyce got a call from Lydia, who was three years old and called her using a smartwatch.

As soon as Joyce answered, Lydia's cute voice came through.

"Joyce, today is my birthday. Don't forget!"

Hearing this adorable voice, all of Joyce's stress from the day melted away.

She smiled and said, "I left work early and I'm on my way to your birthday party."novelbin

"Great! I'll see you soon. Todd, Paxon, and Neil are all coming. I'm so happy."

Hearing that so many kids would be there, Joyce felt a strange sensation in her heart.

Ever since she lost her child, she paid special attention to children and often visited Alissa's three kids in City C.

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! Joyce smiled and said, "I'll be there in fifteen minutes. You go play with them for a while."

"Okay, I'll share my birthday gifts with them."

After hanging up, Lydia ran into the room.

She took a big box of candies from her bedside table and sat on the doorstep, waiting for her friends to arrive.

As Julian's car pulled in, Lydia eagerly ran over.

Seeing Todd get out of the car in a white little suit and red bow tie, Lydia's eyes widened.

She exclaimed, "Todd, you look so handsome! Can I marry you when I grow up?"

Todd blushed at her words. He walked over to Lydia, took her little hand, and said with a smile, "Lydia, happy birthday." Everyone laughed at this.

Tyler immediately teased, "My daughter has her eyes on your son. You better raise a good son-in-law for me."

Julian laughed and replied, "I promise, he'll be excellent."

The group laughed as they walked inside, but Paxon stood at the door, looking out.

Alissa came over and took Paxon's little hand, saying, "Sweetie, let's go inside."

Paxon looked up at Alissa, his big eyes shining.

"Mom, I want to wait for Aunt Joyce to go in together."