True Love Deserves a Second Chance

Joey, with red eyes, looked at Derek. "Dad, don't worry. Even if Sebastian is gone, I will raise Paxon and take care of you all. I will always be Sebastian's wife, and that will never change in this lifetime."

She said this with a tone that was both resolute and calm.noveldrama

This made Derek's tears flow even more.

He understood the meaning behind Joey's words; she was telling him that she would never marry anyone else in this lifetime.

Facing such a Joey, how could Derek not be moved?

He wiped away his tears and said, "Joey, I don't want you to suffer so much. You're still young; you should have a better life in the future."

"Dad, please don't say that. Go get Sebastian's personal documents for me. I need to go through the remarriage process."

Derek didn't know what to say. Seeing her so determined, he could only nod and say, "Okay, I'll get them for you right away."

Joey then looked at Paxon beside her and said, "I'm sorry, I can't have a wedding with your dad, and you can't be the ring bearer. But I want you to witness the process of me remarrying him.

Let's change into some nice clothes and go together, okay?"

Paxon obediently nodded, "Okay, I'll go with you."

Joey took Paxon home, changed into a beautiful outfit, and dressed Paxon in a little white suit.

She also had Sophia do her makeup meticulously.

A group of them walked into the Marriage License Bureau to get a marriage certificate without the groom present.

Theodore had already arranged everything. The Marriage License Bureau was empty except for them.

Throughout the process of getting the marriage certificate, Joey's face was filled with a sweet smile, as if Sebastian were still by her side.

This made everyone present tear up.

Sophia couldn't help but hide in a corner and sob quietly.

Alexander handed Sophia a tissue and comforted her, "Don't cry. We should let Joey happily get her marriage certificate."

"How can she be happy? The brighter her smile, the more pain she feels inside. Can't you see that?"

"I know, but this is what she wants to do for Sebastian. We should fully support her. Come on, don't cry. After she gets the certificate, she has to hold the funeral. You still need to take care of Joey and Paxon in the coming days. It's a tough task, so don't wear yourself out."

Sophia forced back her tears.

Soon, the marriage certificate was ready.

The staff respectfully handed the certificate to Joey, just about to say some congratulatory words.

But then he realized that no matter what he said, it would be inappropriate.

In the end, he could only manage a forced smile and say, "Congratulations on your remarriage."

Joey smiled and nodded, "Thank you."

Then she opened the marriage certificate, her fingers couldn't help but trace over Sebastian's name.

With a slight curve of her lips, she said, "Sebastian, I told you, once this is over, we would get married. I didn't break my promise, did I?"

Paxon curiously stood on tiptoe, looking at the marriage certificate, and asked, "Mom, so now you have two marriage certificates?"

Joey smiled and ruffled his hair, "I still only have one marriage certificate because the one at home is a copy from our first marriage. This one is the real, legally binding marriage certificate."

Hearing this, Paxon said, "Then I want to keep the copy of the marriage certificate. It's something you and Dad witnessed together. If I miss Dad, I can take it out and look at it."

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He said this very calmly, without a hint of sadness.

But the more understanding he was, the more it broke everyone's hearts.

Joey's smile gradually turned bitter. She gently caressed Paxon's cheek and said,

"Paxon, we won't have Sebastian anymore. Are you ready for that?"

Paxon nodded firmly and said, "Even though I don't have Dad anymore and I'm very sad, I will become stronger. I will grow up quickly and protect you."

Hearing this, Joey's eyes became a bit moist.

She bent down and kissed Paxon's cheek, her voice choked, "Alright, let's say a proper goodbye to your dad and let him rest in peace."

Everyone returned to the Winters family mansion to start preparing for the funeral.

Sebastian's identity as Ryan was never revealed.

So, the funeral was publicly announced as Sebastian's accidental death.

Many people came to pay their respects.

Joey always greeted everyone as Sebastian's wife.

Late at night, when all their friends and family had gone home, only a few of Sebastian's close friends remained.

Sophia looked at the exhausted Joey and said with concern, "Joey, you should rest. You have a lot to do tomorrow. You can't wear yourself out."

Joey, while sorting through belongings, said, "I just want to spend more time with him. People say that after someone dies, their soul comes back. I think Sebastian must be here now.

I don't want him to be lonely."

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Hearing this, Sophia's eyes instantly reddened.

Sophia said, "Sebastian, if your soul is really here, listen to me. Joey has done so much for you. I hope you will protect her and Paxon.

Consider it your way of repaying Joey's deep affection for you. If they face any more hardships, I will curse you at your grave every day."

As she spoke, Sophia wiped her tears.

This made Alexander, standing not far away, feel heartbroken.

Sophia had given up a dating show and turned down a big director's movie for Joey.

Alexander had witnessed the deep sisterly bond between Sophia and Joey.

No matter who faced difficulties, the other would always protect them at all costs. Thinking about how he and Sebastian used to be the same way, Alexander couldn't help but shed tears.

Seeing this, Tyler kicked Alexander, "Don't add to the mess. Joey is already sad enough."

Alexander wiped his tears and said, "But I'm also very sad. Thinking that no one will mock me anymore makes my heart feel empty. How could he really be gone? We had

all agreed to grow old gracefully together."

His words made Tyler and Theodore tear up as well.

It was their promise.

No matter what happened when they grew up, they would always help each other.

They would grow up together and grow old together.

But none of them had expected that at just thirty years old, they would already be one

less.

Just as they were all grieving, they suddenly heard Joey let out a heart-wrenching

scream.