Chapter 139 Scolding Isabella
"""Joyce stared at the blood-soaked Sebastian, tears mixing with the water on her face.
Just then, the bodyguards who had been secretly protecting Joyce showed up and rushed Sebastian to the hospital.
Half an hour later, Sebastian was in the emergency room.
Joyce stood soaked in the hospital corridor.
Dominic quickly approached her. """"Ms. Blackwood, you have a back injury. You need treatment now, or it could get worse.""""
Joyce shook her head. """"I'm not leaving. I want to stay here.""""
""""Ms. Blackwood, Mr. Winters treated your wound first to prevent serious harm. If you don't get treated now, you'll regret it, and so would he.""""
Dominic knew exactly what Sebastian would want.
Joyce finally agreed and followed the doctor.
By the time her wound was treated, Sebastian's surgery was done.
She saw him lying pale and unconscious on the bed.
Joyce's long-suppressed emotions broke free. She sat by Sebastian's bed, tears streaming down her face.
If Sebastian hadn't shown up, she might have been disfigured or worse.
Thinking about this, Joyce's sorrow turned to cold determination. She looked at Dominic. """"Did they catch the guy?""""
""""Yes, he's at the police station. He confessed he's a fan of Trevor from your last case. He wanted revenge because you won the case for Trevor's girlfriend and ruined his reputation.""""
Joyce thought for a moment. """"Check his social media and bank info. I don't think this is just a fan's revenge. I'll handle this myself. He'll spend the rest of his life in prison!""""
Her eyes burned with unyielding hatred, and she exuded a newfound authority. Even Dominic, who had seen a lot with Sebastian, was taken aback.
He thought, 'Mr. Winters, she's furious. Your wife is furious, and it's because of you. Don't miss this chance.'
Dominic quickly replied, """"Got it, I'll check right away.""""
After giving her statement to the police, Joyce returned to the ward and saw Isabella crying by the bed.
She couldn't help but sneer. In the middle of the night, the Winters Family didn't even know what had happened yet, but Isabella seemed well-informed.
Suspicion flickered in Joyce's eyes.
Isabella saw Joyce at the door and immediately wiped her tears. """"Joyce, Sebastian got hurt saving you. Can't you be nicer to him? Last time, he got seven stitches for you. This time, he almost died. Aren't you moved at all?""""
Joyce smiled lightly. """"Moved? Sure, but I'm not naive enough to think saving my life means I owe him mine. Seriously, what century are we in? Trying to guilt-trip me like that is pretty low, don't you think, Ms. Vale?""""
Isabella's face turned pale with anger at Joyce's words.
Isabella bit her lip, trying to look pitiful. """"I never blackmailed Sebastian or stopped him from pursuing you. I just want to be his sister. Is that too much to ask?""""
Joyce sneered. """"Threatening to die to make him your brother? Ms. Vale, even a fool wouldn't buy that!""""
""""Joyce, you don't understand how deep my feelings for Sebastian are. We were engaged before I was born. He took care of me growing up. If it weren't for you, we would have been married by now.""""
Joyce raised an eyebrow. """"Really? Such deep feelings, yet when he was blind, you weren't there. Why not?""""
""""That was my father's decision. I had no choice.""""
""""You seem to have plenty of choices. You could've pulled the 'I'll die' card back then. The Vale family loves you so much, they'd rather have a disabled son-in-law than lose you. Or maybe you just didn't want to be with a disabled person? You're so hypocritical. Do you think people can't see through you?""""
Joyce leaned casually against the door frame, her words hitting Isabella hard.
Isabella was so angry she almost spat blood. She clenched her fists, glaring at Joyce with malice.
She wanted to tear Joyce apart. She had never won an argument with her.
Isabella was so furious she almost broke her teeth. """"Joyce, Sebastian is mine. Always has been. You can't take him from me.""""
Joyce sneered. """"Done pretending? Your Sebastian is watching you."""" She nodded towards Isabella.
Isabella turned around, startled, meeting Sebastian's cold eyes.
Her fierce demeanor instantly turned into that of a weak little rabbit.
""""Sebastian, does your wound still hurt? You almost scared me to death."""" She cried, tears falling freely.
Sebastian's eyes were icy, his voice chilling. """"Who let you in? Get out!""""
Being kicked out in front of Joyce, Isabella felt humiliated. She cried and shook her head, """"Sebastian, your wound is deep. You've lost a lot of blood. You need someone to take care of you.""""
""""But I don't need you!"""" Sebastian said mercilessly.
Isabella was so angry she almost bit her tongue. """"Sebastian, do you hate me that much? Didn't you promise on the rooftop that you'd let me stay close to you as a sister?""""
Sebastian's eyes remained cold. """"Do you think your life or death matters to me? I agreed to save your life, to repay a debt. From that day on, we're even. I don't owe you anything. Don't threaten me with your life again. If it happens again, I won't care!""""
Isabella looked at him in disbelief, tears falling like broken pearls. """"Sebastian, you're lying. You agreed because you care about me.""""
""""Isabella, I'll say it one more time. Besides that bit of gratitude, I have no other feelings for you. Now that the debt is repaid, we owe each other nothing. Don't appear in front of me again!""""
Isabella felt like she had been struck by lightning, crying uncontrollably. Finally, under Sebastian's cold gaze, she left the ward.
As soon as the door closed, Sebastian's eyes softened.
His voice became hoarse. """"Joyce, come here and let me see your wound."""""""
