Chapter 197 Darren Pleads Joey was really touched by Sebastian. She wanted to agree with him and have the child's father around, but she knew it was too risky.
If Sophia hadn't helped her get the car, she might have lost the child already. Joey's eyes welled up as she looked at Sebastian. "I'm sorry, I can't agree." Sebastian leaned in and nibbled on her earlobe, his hot breath in her ear. "Joey, remember how this child cto be? I worked hard for him. How can you separate us?" His gentle bites made Joey shiver. "Sebastian, being with you is too dangerous. If it weren't for Sophia, the child might be gone." Sebastian knew this. He kissed the corner of her eye, jealousy in his voice. "Joey, you trust Leonard more than me. Do you know how hurt I was to be the last to know about the child? You're my wife, and the child is mine. When you found out you were pregnant, shouldn't you have ctofirst? But you hid it and tried to leave with someone else. Do you know how much that hurt?" Joey tried to avoid his lips, but he bit her hard. Before she could react, he kissed her deeply.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe kiss was a mix of gentleness and force, leaving Joey breathless and dizzy. After what felt like forever, Sebastian finally let her go.
His fingers pressed on her swollen lips, his voice hoarse. "If you weren't pregnant, I'd make sure you couldn't leave bed for days." His tone was light but reproachful, jealousy clear in his eyes.
Joey's eyes were moist. "If I had told you, would you have letgo?" "No," Sebastian said firmly. "But I would have taken you both with me." He cupped her face, his thumb stroking her cheek. "I was planning to discuss going abroad to get married and live in seclusion after the New Year. That way, you'd be safe. Once everything settled, we could cback. I had everything ready, just waiting to tell you. But you took my child and tried to leave with another man. Shouldn't I be angry?" Joey looked at him in shock. "If you cwith us, what about the Winters Family?" "The Winters Family will be fine without me, but you are different. I promised to protect you for a lifetime, and I can't break that promise." Sebastian's eyes shone with devotion.
He had once said, "If the gods won't protect you, then letbe your god." He had never forgotten his promise and was willing to give up so much for her.
Tears slid down Joey's cheeks. This kind of love was hard to resist. Her resolve to leave Sebastian crumbled.
As you reach the final pages, remember that 000005sis your destination for the complete story. Share the joy of reading with others and spread the word. The next chapter is just a visit away! She looked up at him, her voice soft and a bit nasal. "Sebastian, promise me, no matter what, you'll protect our child." Sebastian kissed away her tears. "I promise, once this is over, we'll go somewhere no one can find us. Just the three of us. I'll take care of you, help with prenatal yoga, and we'll wait for our child together." Joey felt moved and hopeful. This was the life she had always wanted-raising their child together.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHer tense heart finally relaxed, and a smile appeared on her lips. "Sebastian," she called softly.
"I'm here," he replied.
Joey wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him gently. "I think I'm falling more in love with you." "Just think? Shouldn't you be absolutely sure you love me?" With that, he kissed her neck passionately, making her mind go blank.
By the tthey arrived at the Blackwood Estate, the desire in their eyes hadn't faded.