True Love Deserves a Second Chance

Ryan's words were so full of emotion and mystery that for a second, Joyce thought he might be Sebastian.

But once she got a good look at Ryan's face, that thought disappeared.

Right then, Joyce's phone rang.

Seeing it was Paxon, she picked up right away.

Her usually cold face softened into a gentle smile.

Her voice got a bit softer too, "Hey, baby."

Hearing her call him baby, Paxon kicked his little legs excitedly on the bed.

He grinned and said, "Aunt Joyce, don't forget, tomorrow's my birthday. I want you to be the first to celebrate with me."

Joyce smiled, "Of course I remember. I'll be there first thing in the morning. What do you want as a gift?"

Paxon's bright eyes darted around, then he said, "I want you to bring that handsome guy with you, can you?"

Joyce immediately looked at Ryan, "Which person are you talking about?"

"The handsome guy we saw at the hospital last time. I'm telling you, he's amazing, like he has magic and can change faces." Joyce didn't take Paxon's words seriously, thinking it was just a kid's playful talk.

She smiled and said, "I'll ask him. If he's free, I'll bring him along."

Paxon mischievously smiled, "If you want to bring him, he'll definitely be free. Didn't you notice he's pursuing you?" This made Joyce feel a bit amused and exasperated.

Were kids these days really this smart?

Paxon could even see through that?

At that moment, Ryan accidentally took the phone from Joyce's hand, his voice warm and pleasant.

"If you hang up now and let me have a nice meal with your Aunt Joyce, I'll come with her tomorrow." Hearing this, Paxon immediately jumped up from the bed.

He excitedly bounced on the bed, "Are you serious? Lying will make your nose grow long, you know."

Ryan laughed, "Not only will I come to your birthday party, but I'll also take you and your Aunt Joyce to the amusement park. How about that?"

"Great! I'll tell Mom right now to dress me up handsomely so I won't be outshined by you and can attract Aunt Joyce's attention."

Ryan laughed, "You little schemer."

After hanging up, Paxon ran out of the room on his short legs.

He wanted to share the good news with Julian and Alissa immediately.

Paxon pushed the door open a crack and saw Julian kissing Alissa, his eyes wide with shock.

With a mischievous smile, he took a photo with his phone and then ran off.

The next day.

Early in the morning, Joyce drove straight to her baby's grave.

For the past two years, she had always been puzzled.

Every holiday, someone would place a bouquet of flowers on her baby's grave before she did.

Sometimes, there would even be popular snacks.

She had asked everyone in the family, but it wasn't any of them.

And Sebastian had always been abroad.

So she was puzzled about who had been silently visiting her baby.

Joyce walked towards the cemetery with flowers and a small cake.

Just as she was about to arrive, she suddenly saw a familiar figure.

Julian, dressed in black, was holding a cake and standing in front of the tombstone, looking very sorrowful.

Joyce walked over in surprise and softly called, "Julian."

Hearing the call, Julian's body stiffened.

He stood there in a daze for a few seconds before slowly turning around.

He looked at Joyce and forced a smile, "Joyce, you're here."

Joyce walked over and asked curiously, "So, it was you who's been bringing flowers to my baby for the past two years, right?"

Julian hesitated and then said, "Yeah, it was me. I was just doing it on Sebastian's behalf to visit your child."

Joyce looked at him suspiciously, "But why do you always come before me, like you're afraid I'll find out? I even asked Alissa, and she didn't say it was you. I'm happy you came to see my baby, but why make it so mysterious?" Faced with Joyce's sharp insight, Julian didn't dare to be careless.

He gave a faint smile, "We were just afraid you'd overthink. After all, you and Sebastian had such a rough ending. If you knew I was doing it for him, I was worried you'd blame me, so I never said anything." Joyce didn't buy that as the real reason.

She had a feeling Julian and Alissa were hiding something from her.

But she didn't push it.

Joyce calmly nodded, "I'm not that petty. I and Sebastian didn't become enemies."

After saying that, she slowly squatted down and placed the flowers and cake on the grave.

Her voice trembled, "Baby, I'm here to see you again. I wonder if you are faring well in heaven. It's been two years and I really miss you."

After saying these words, Joyce couldn't help but let tears stream down her cheeks.

Julian gently patted her shoulder and softly said, "Joyce, he's definitely doing well. Don't worry. Paxon is still waiting for you at home." Joyce quickly wiped her tears and stood by the tombstone with Julian for a while.

Then they left together.

Ryan, who had been watching them from a distance, couldn't help but get teary-eyed.

He clenched his fists involuntarily.

He didn't know how much pain Joyce had endured alone for the past two years.

Perhaps in the quiet of the night, whenever she thought of their baby, she would silently cry like this.

Thinking of this scene, Ryan's heart ached as if pierced by a needle.

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He softly murmured, "Joyce, give me a little more time, and I'll bring you and Paxon home."

Seeing Joyce approaching, he quickly put on his sunglasses.

Ryan handed her a tissue with concern and gently comforted, "Once everything is over, your baby will come back. Don't be too sad."

Joyce didn't think much of it, just taking it as a comforting remark.

They drove straight to Julian's house.

Paxon had been waiting at the door. Seeing Joyce get out of the car, he immediately ran over on his short legs.

"Aunt Joyce, I missed you so much."novelbin

Joyce immediately bent down to pick up Paxon, hugging and kissing him endlessly.

Seeing this, Ryan smiled, "Alright, stop kissing. His drool is all over your face."

Paxon then turned to look at Ryan.

He sized Ryan up and down, then looked at himself, and seriously asked Joyce, "Aunt Joyce, who's more handsome, him or me?" Paxon's bright eyes blinked at Joyce.

This adorable look made Joyce kiss Paxon again.

She smiled and said, "Of course, you're the most handsome."

Paxon proudly turned to Ryan, "Did you hear that? Aunt Joyce said I'm the most handsome. I'm number one in her heart."

Seeing him challenge him like this, Ryan felt like spanking him.

Ryan picked Paxon up and lifted him over his head.

He laughed, "You little guy, you dare to challenge me openly? I've wanted to spank you for a long time. Alright, I'm coming."

He then tossed Paxon into the air and caught him again.

Paxon didn't seem scared at all, laughing non-stop, "Higher!"

The two played happily, not noticing Joyce's unease.