True Love Deserves a Second Chance
Chapter 232 An Acquaintance in Prison

Leonard relaxed a bit and asked, "Who is it?"

"It's Mr. Winters. His liver is a perfect match for your mom's, and they have the same blood type. The surgery will go smoothly."

Leonard frowned. "But he's still recovering from burns. Is it safe for him to undergo such a major surgery?"

Trinity patted his shoulder. "Don't worry. Mr. Winters insisted. He said if it saves your mom, he's willing to endure it. I'll prep for surgery; you wait outside." Sebastian was quietly wheeled into the operating room, using a fake name and bandages to keep his identity secret. Only Trinity knew.

Two hours later, Trinity emerged, looking tired but smiling. "The surgery went great. She should wake up by tomorrow."

Leonard clenched his fist in relief. "How's Sebastian?"

"He's fine. He'll wake up once the anesthesia wears off."

Elise was placed in the room next to Sebastian. Leonard held her hand, his voice hoarse. "Mom, we dodged another bullet."

He thought about their past struggles, always on the run until his grandfather helped them find stability. "Mom, I'll find who's behind this and make sure you never have to live in fear again."

Derek walked in, seeing Leonard's exhaustion. "I'll watch her. You need rest. She won't wake up until tomorrow."

Leonard asked, "Has Sebastian woken up?"

"Yes, Joyce's with him. Sebastian's strong; he'll be fine. Don't worry."

"I'll go check on him," Leonard said, leaving the room. He wanted to thank Sebastian, to assure himself of his well-being, but a part of him also wanted to avoid Derek. He knew Derek cared for Elise, but years of resentment couldn't vanish overnight. Derek's actions had caused Elise's suffering, knowingly or not.

Meanwhile, Cordelia was thrown into prison. Seeing the tough inmates, she panicked, shouting, "I want to appeal! I need a lawyer! Derek set me up!"

A police officer sneered, "No lawyer will take your case. No one dares to go against the Winters Family. Better get used to it."

He locked the door and left. Cordelia realized she was truly trapped.

No one from the Winters Family was willing to help Cordelia, and her other allies had abandoned her. She was on her own. She couldn't let this continue.

Suddenly, she felt something being poured over her head. She looked up and saw a woman dumping a basin of liquid on her.

Cordelia, who had always lived a pampered life, had never been treated like this. She immediately got up and charged at the woman. "What did you pour on me?" she demanded.

Lisa laughed. "Take a good whiff, honey. You'll figure it out."

Cordelia sniffed and was hit by a foul stench. She instantly realized what the liquid was.

Furious, she raised her hand to hit Lisa, but her hand was grabbed halfway, and then she felt a heavy blow to her head.

A chair smashed onto her head, making her feel dizzy. Then came a flurry of punches and kicks.

After half an hour of continuous beating, Cordelia was left half-dead. Only then did she understand what Isabella had once told her about being humiliated and beaten. It was severe.

To save her life, Cordelia had to kneel and beg for mercy. Only then did the group stop. She crawled onto a bed. As soon as she lay down, she saw Isabella.

Gone was her smooth skin and vibrant energy. Her eyes were dull, and she was dark and thin. Without a close look, Cordelia wouldn't have recognized her.

Cordelia's tears instantly flowed. She crawled to Isabella's side and cried, "Isabella, how are you?"

Isabella, as if seeing a demon, kicked her away and cursed, "Get away from me! I don't know you!"

Cordelia looked at her in disbelief. "Isabella, it's me, Cordelia. Don't you remember?"

"Get lost! I don't know you. If you come near me again, I'll have our boss beat you up." The harsher Isabella's words, the more it hurt her inside. She had hoped Cordelia could save her, but now it seemed Cordelia couldn't even save herself.

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Seeing Isabella's cold and heartless demeanor, Cordelia felt both heartbroken and disappointed. "Fine, we don't know each other at all."

Late at night, as Isabella walked into the bathroom, Cordelia blocked her inside. Isabella was about to scream when her mouth was covered. Cordelia whispered, "If you want to escape, listen to me." Hearing this, a glimmer of hope appeared in Isabella's dull eyes. She immediately asked in a low voice, "Do you have a way out?"

"Not yet, but I'll find a way to get you out. I'll let you know once I contact someone."

"What's the situation outside? Is that bitch Joyce dead yet?"

Cordelia gritted her teeth. "Joyce is pregnant, but Sebastian was seriously injured while saving me and is now in a coma. He might become a vegetable. I think now is the best time to get rid of that bitch Joyce." Hearing this, Isabella clenched her teeth in anger. "Pregnant? Are you sure?"

"Not only that, but the Theodore and Taylor Family also know about her background. They visit her often. Joyce has already taken your place in their hearts."

Hearing this, Isabella clenched her fists in anger. "Joyce, I will make sure you suffer!"