True Love Deserves a Second Chance by Nox Shadow

Chapter 260 Isabella Went Crazy

After speaking, Theodore had someone draw a bit of blood from Cordelia. He needed to verify what Cordelia had

said. He had already recorded the conversation earlier. With this evidence, it would be hard for Cordelia to

escape the death penalty.

After leaving the prison, Theodore lit a cigarette and took a few deep drags. The nicotine traveled from his

mouth to his lungs, and the intensity made him cough a few times.

Thinking about Joyce's situation made him heartbroken. He didn't know whether to tell her about this. He was

not sure whether it would affect her relationship with Sebastian if she found out.

‘Joyce has finally decided to marry Sebastian, only to discover that his mother was the one who killed her own

mother?’ Thinking of this, Theodore felt a pang of pain in his chest, but he composed himself and called Joyce.

As soon as the call connected, he heard Joyce's pleasant voice. "Theodore, why did you leave so early? Is

something wrong?"

Hearing Joyce's voice, Theodore smiled. "There's sbusiness | need to take care of. What are you up to?"

Joyce sounded excited, her voice filled with laughter. "Grandma has been spoilingrotten! She gaveso

many things. She said they were all prepared by Mom forback in the day. There are jewelry, famous

paintings, and several properties. Altogether, they're worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Theodore, | feel so

regretful that | never got to see Mom. If she were still alive, how wonderful that would be."

Hearing Joyce's words, Theodore felt a sharp pain in his heart. He could tell that Joyce's impression of Connie was

becoming more profound, but the more it did, the more afraid he became. He asked in a deep voice, "Joyce, if we

find out who killed our mom, what do you plan to do?"

Hearing this, Joyce immediately put down what she was holding. "Did you find any clues?"

Theodore replied, "No, I'm just asking."

"If we find the real culprit, | want to personally take them to court for justice. | will make them pay a heavy price.

Theodore, you have to promise me, no matter what you find out, you must tell me. She was my mom too, and |

have the right to know the truth." As a lawyer, Joyce had a keen sense of perception. She could gather some

information from Theodore's words.

Hearing her response, Theodore's voice grew even deeper. "Alright, I'll tell you. You and Sebastian stay with

Grandma for a few more days. | have sthings to take care of here."

After hanging up, Theodore took Cordelia's blood sample and went to the hospital.

Isabella was lying in bed, watching the news on TV being broadcast repeatedly. She struggled constantly,

wanting to scream and have someone turn off the TV. But the screen kept replaying the news of Joyce being

recognized by the Taylor Family.

Seeing this scene, Theodore didn't need to guess who was behind it. Sebastian was a master at psychological

warfare. This news was like a knife, stabbing Isabella's heart with every replay, causing her more pain.

Theodore walked to the bedside, pulled up a chair, and sat next to Isabella. He looked at her with a fierce gaze.

"Can't take it anymore? What if you see news of their wedding? Will you go mad?"

Tears rolled down Isabella's cheeks as she shook her head continuously. She kept calling out.

Theodore leaned down, looking at her disfigured face, and said in a low voice, "When | found out you weren't

Connie's daughter, | didn't plan to do anything to you. | thought this had nothing to do with you and you

shouldn't be implicated. But you kept hurting Joyce, putting her in life-threatening situations multiple times."

"When you went to prison, | was heartbroken. | thought if you could repent, | would treat you well when you got

out. But you didn't know your place. You tried to escape by suicide and wanted to burn Joyce alive."

"Isabella, it was only then that | completely gave up on you. It's not that | didn't save you; you brought this upon

yourself."

Hearing these words, Isabella wailed in pain. She thought Theodore had abandoned her long ago, that he didn't

care about her anymore. She never imagined he had considered giving her a second chance, but she didn't seize

it. Thinking about what she had done, Isabella cried uncontrollably.

Theodore took out a tissue, wiped her tears, and spoke in a voice devoid of warmth, "When | found out your

mother was Cordelia, | didn't see you as a sibling anymore. As my mother's best friend, she killed my mother just

to bring you back to the Vale Family."

"Isabella, from now on, we have no relationship. You are merely the daughter of the person who killed my

mother."

After speaking, he had someone draw sblood from Isabella and then left.

Isabella lay alone in the hospital bed, recalling Theodore's words.

'l am the child of Cordelia and Darren. Cordelia is the one who killed Connie. Doesn't that mean Sebastian's

mother is the one who killed Joyce's mother? The hatred of a mother's murder is irreconcilable. With this

connection, would Joyce still be with Sebastian?’ Upon realizing this, a sinister smile appeared on Isabella's face,

which had been lifeless for so long.

Meanwhile, Joyce listened to many stories about Connie from Beatrice. She learned that Connie was a gentle and

virtuous mother and a talented pianist.

‘Connie was well-read, kind, and treated the servants like family. Why would such a good person be harmed,

ending her brilliant life at 26? Connie should have had a more glorious and happier life. She shouldn't have died

so young. ' Thinking about this, Joyce took out her phone and called Leonard.

The call was quickly answered. "Joyce, what's up?"

Joyce asked, "Leonard, did Theodore ask you to investigate my mother Connie's case? Is there any progress?"

Leonard was taken aback. "Why do you ask?"

"| feel like Theodore is hiding something from me. If I'm not mistaken, the culprit is someone we know, right?"

Joyce's clear-headed questions hit the mark, catching Leonard off guard.

He chuckled lightly and said, "Maybe you're just being paranoid because of your pregnancy. There were no

cameras at the scene, and it was raining heavily that day. Even if there were traces of the crime, they would

have been washed away by the rain. It's not that easy to investigate. Don't overthink it."

Joyce was skeptical. "Really? Don't lie to me."

"Believe me." After hanging up Joyce's call, Leonard handed the paternity test report to Theodore beside him.

Leonard looked worried. "It's confirmed. Cordelia is Isabella's mother. And we have enough to bury Cordelia for

Connie's murder. But... do you think this wedding is still happening?"