Chapter 125 Sebastian's Sadness
"Joyce woke up to the phone ringing.
Groggily, she answered.
Julian's warm voice came through. ""Joyce, come to the balcony.""
Confused, Joyce ran to the balcony barefoot.
Opening the window, she saw Julian standing downstairs.
He wore a white shirt and gray trousers, smiling gently.
Leaning against his car, he looked up at her.
Sunlight made him look even more handsome.
This reminded Joyce of when she first met him as a freshman. He had the same smile.
He was like a ray of sunshine in her dark world.
If she hadn't met Sebastian, she might have fallen for him.
Joyce waved and said, ""Julian, don't you have work today?""
Julian's smile widened. ""Joyce, I have a surprise for you.""
Before she could react, Julian opened his car trunk.
Colorful balloons flew into the sky.
They floated up to her eighth-floor balcony.
As she admired the scene, the balloons started popping.
Rose petals scattered everywhere, like red butterflies.
A breeze blew the petals into her room, filling it with a sweet fragrance.
Joyce was stunned by Julian's romantic gesture.
She felt valued and sensed his sincerity.
Excitedly, she called out, ""Julian.""
Julian looked at her tenderly. ""Joyce, do you like it?""
""I love it,"" Joyce said without hesitation.
Julian chuckled. ""I'll give you surprises every day, helping you move on and fall for me. Joyce, I like you.""
Joyce was momentarily choked up.
He didn't care about her past or if she could have kids. He just wanted her to like him.
He had always waited for her to see his goodness and open her heart.
How could Joyce not be moved by such feelings?
She had been the same way with Sebastian.
It didn't matter if Sebastian married her or acknowledged their relationship. She just wanted to be by his side.
Joyce's eyes welled up, but she smiled. ""Julian, thank you.""
Julian took out a bouquet and waved it. ""This is for our first date. Get ready, I'll take you out.""
Joyce smiled. ""Okay, wait for me.""
She dashed into the bathroom.
Sebastian, who had just arrived, witnessed everything.
He sneered. ""What's the use of all these fancy things? Just giving gifts is more practical.""
Dominic noticed Sebastian's jealous and arrogant look and couldn't help but comment, ""Mr. Winters, young women love romance these days. Even I was moved by that confession, let alone Ms. Blackwood, who's never experienced it.""
Sebastian dismissed it. ""Joyce likes practical things. Every time I buy her gifts, she's thrilled. She doesn't care for this flashy stuff.""
Dominic looked at him like he was clueless. ""Mr. Winters, didn't you see how happy she was? She clearly appreciates this kind of gesture. If she was all about the money, why didn't she use your black card during the three years you were together?""
That hit Sebastian hard.
Not only did Joyce not use his card, but she also didn't want the things he gave her.
He always thought Joyce was materialistic, believing that spending money on her would keep her around.
Turns out, he didn't understand her at all. He never really knew her preferences.
Sebastian's eyes darkened as he stared at Julian.
He saw something in Julian that he never had.
He glanced at the pink cake beside him, about to get out of the car to find Joyce, when he saw her walk out of the building.
Joyce wore her favorite black dress, perfectly showcasing her figure.
Her slightly curly tea-colored hair draped over her shoulders, contrasting with her neck.
She looked stunning and alluring.
Especially when she saw Julian, her eyes sparkled.
Those looks once belonged to him.
Once, this beautiful Joyce would run into his arms.
But now, she was smiling flirtatiously at another man.
Sebastian felt like shards of glass were grinding in his heart.
The pain made it hard to breathe.
""Joyce,"" he called out.
But there was no response.
Joyce took the flowers from Julian, smelled them, and asked with a smile, ""Julian, where are we going today?""
Julian affectionately ruffled her hair. ""Haven't you always wanted to go to the amusement park? Let's go have some fun today.""
""Really? I want to ride the roller coaster and the Super Splash.""
""Okay, just don't cry when you get scared.""
""I won't.""
Julian opened the car door and handed Joyce a box of breakfast. ""Your favorite waffles, eat them while they're hot.""
Joyce took one out and put it in her mouth, her eyes showing satisfaction.
As she turned her head, she saw that familiar car.
Although she couldn't see inside, she knew Sebastian was watching.
Without hesitation, she took out a waffle and held it to Julian's mouth, smiling. ""Julian, I can't finish this. Help me.""
Seeing this, Sebastian was stunned, thinking, 'She's actually feeding Julian. How could she do that for another man?'
Sebastian finally couldn't take it anymore.
He opened the car door and strode towards Joyce with the cake. ""Joyce!"""
