Chapter 205 Reunion After a Long Time
"Sebastian's face darkened as he glared at Cordelia, eyes full of hate. He shoved her aside and hugged Joyce.
His cold eyes softened when he looked at Joyce. ""Joyce, I'm sorry for worrying you,"" he said gently.
Joyce's throat tightened, and her eyes burned. ""Sebastian, you...""
She couldn't finish. Her strength gave out, and she collapsed into Sebastian's arms.
""Joyce, Joyce,"" Sebastian called, scooping her up and heading to the ward, ignoring Cordelia completely.
Cordelia was furious, practically grinding her teeth. ""Sebastian, Joyce's cursed. Everyone around her dies. Stay with her, and you'll end up the same.""
Maxwell, who had been following, spoke coldly, ""If Aurora knew you were cursing her grandson, she'd kick you out of the family.""
Cordelia glared. ""This is our family business, none of your concern!""
""But calling Joyce cursed is my concern. Cordelia, you'd better behave. Mess with Joyce again, and I'll make you pay, family or not.""
Cordelia sneered. ""How did that slut Joyce seduce you all? Just like her mother, she's a whore!""
Maxwell's face twitched with anger. He slapped her hard. ""Just because Sebastian won't hit you doesn't mean I can't!""
Cordelia's face swelled, and her makeup was ruined. Furious, she lunged at Maxwell, but pain shot through her knee, and she fell, wailing, ""Maxwell, you have no respect for your elders. I'll have your father deal with you.""
Maxwell chuckled. ""Without the Winters Family's protection, you're nothing.""
He told the bodyguard, ""Take her back and keep her from causing trouble.""
Cordelia was dragged away. Maxwell entered the hospital room and saw Joyce pale on the bed. ""How is she?"" he asked.
Sebastian gently stroked Joyce's cheek. ""She's just exhausted. She hasn't slept in days.""
""She couldn't sleep because you weren't back,"" Maxwell said, noticing Sebastian's bleeding wound. ""Your wound is bleeding again. I'll get someone to re-bandage it.""
""It's fine, I won't die,"" Sebastian said, his voice tired. He stared at Joyce without blinking.
Sebastian had no idea how Joyce managed these past few days. She was worried about Benjamin's illness, Sebastian's safety, and had to keep it together for the baby.
When he heard Joyce forced herself to eat only to throw it up later, his heart ached. He held her hand, kissing it over and over.
After a while, Joyce slowly opened her eyes. The first thing she saw was Sebastian's tired, worried face.
She stared at him for a long time before whispering, ""Sebastian.""
Sebastian leaned in close. ""Joyce, how do you feel?""
Joyce shook her head lightly. ""I'm fine. Are you hurt?""
""No, I'm fine. If you weren't pregnant, we could even make love a few times.""
The more casual he sounded, the less Joyce believed him. She stared at him for a few seconds, then opened her arms. ""I want to hug you.""
Sebastian bent down and hugged her, wincing as his wound pulled.
Joyce slipped her hands inside his suit and felt something wet on his shirt. She knew it was blood. Her eyes reddened. ""Sebastian, call the doctor to treat your wound, okay?""
Seeing he couldn't hide it, Sebastian chuckled. ""I'll do whatever you say, but can I kiss you first? It's been days since I last saw you.""
He kissed her earlobe, his breath sending shivers through her.
Sebastian's passionate eyes locked onto Joyce. ""Baby, I missed you so much. I think about you every day.""
Especially after getting injured, his longing for Joyce peaked. He was terrified he might never see her again.
After days of longing, he finally kissed her soft lips. He held her face like a treasure, kissing her repeatedly.
They were so lost in the moment they didn't notice the door opening.
Sophia saw them and covered her eyes. ""Wow, this is awkward. Definitely a wrong time.""
Hearing the noise, Joyce quickly pushed Sebastian away, blushing. ""Sophia, is something wrong with my dad?""
Sophia shook her head. ""It's not Mr. Blackwood. It's me. My mom found out I was hurt. She barged into my room and saw Alexander, and then she...""
She couldn't continue, her face turning red.
Seeing her so troubled, Joyce understood. ""She thinks Alexander is your boyfriend?""
Sophia nodded bitterly. ""The worst part is Alexander admitted it. Joyce, you have to help me clear this up.""
Joyce laughed. ""It's okay, let's go.""
They walked into the room together and saw Felicia chatting with Alexander.
She was looking at him like a son-in-law. ""Alexander, since you and Sophia already have a child, you should get married soon."""
