True Love Deserves a Second Chance
Chapter 250 The Child is Still Here

Joyce jumped out of bed and into Sebastian's arms. "Sebastian."

They had been apart for so long, the pain was indescribable. Words failed them as they clung to each other.

Sebastian's eyes filled with tears as he kissed Joyce's forehead over and over. Feeling her breath, he knew this was real. He had found her. She was alive.

"I'm sorry I came late," Sebastian said. Tears streamed down Joyce's face. "Sebastian, Isabella kicked me so many times. I don't know how long I was drifting at sea. I thought... I thought our baby..." Isabella's kicks had been brutal, hitting her lower abdomen. The pain, the exposure, the sheer terror of it all, especially in her first trimester - any of it could have been disastrous.

Any of these could have harmed their baby.

Sebastian kissed her lips gently. "Don't worry. I brought a medical team. They'll check you over. And even if... even if our baby isn't... it just means it wasn't the right time. We'll try again, okay?"

He needed to prepare Joyce mentally. The chances of the baby surviving were slim. He picked her up and headed for the door.

Basil, sitting on the ground, shouted, "Where are you taking her? I'm the one who saved her!"

Sebastian shot him a cold look. "If you think saving her means I'll let you go, you're wrong." He signaled to Dominic.

Dominic pulled out stacks of money and threw them at Basil. "Be glad you didn't touch Mrs. Winters, or you'd be dead."Sebastian carried Joyce onto the helicopter and laid her on the bed. Holding her hand tightly, he whispered, "Don't be afraid, I'm here."

Joyce's hands were cold with fear. "Sebastian."

He kissed her lips. "Don't worry. We'll have more kids in the future."

"What if I can't get pregnant again?"

"Then we won't. Less to worry about." He knew how much Joyce had suffered and how hard it would be for her to conceive again. He wanted to comfort her, so she wouldn't be too heartbroken.

After days of drifting, her body was weak. Any small issue could make her seriously ill.

Joyce held Sebastian's hand tightly as the doctor checked her. She didn't dare ask about the baby.

Finally, the doctor came in with the results. "Mr. Winters, Mrs. Winters needs a good period of rest. Other than that, everything is fine."

Sebastian looked at him in disbelief. "What about the baby? Is it still there?"

The doctor smiled and nodded. "Yes, the baby is fine. Mrs. Winters was just a bit frightened. I'll prescribe some medication to stabilize the pregnancy." Sebastian and Joyce stared at each other in disbelief.

After a moment, Sebastian kissed Joyce's lips, his voice trembling with excitement. "Honey, did you hear that? Our baby is still there and doing well."

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Sebastian couldn't describe his feelings-relief, joy, maybe both. He had even prepared himself to comfort Joyce if their baby was gone.

Joyce was so overwhelmed she couldn't speak. She just let her tears flow.

Finally, she whispered, "Sebastian, I didn't lose him. When Isabella kicked me, I protected him with my arms. I'm a good mom. I kept our baby safe."

Sebastian felt a sharp pain in his heart. He couldn't imagine how much Joyce had suffered to protect their child.

He held her tightly, kissing the top of her head. "You're amazing. You're the best mom in the world, Joyce. I love you."

He kissed away her tears, finally landing on her lips. His voice was hoarse. "Joyce, I love you. I love you so much."

Sebastian kissed her deeply, pouring all his longing into it. He didn't miss a single inch of her lips.

They didn't know how long they kissed until Joyce's stomach growled.

Joyce remembered she hadn't eaten much lately. She looked at Sebastian, her voice still tinged with desire. "Sebastian, I'm so hungry. Is there anything to eat? I want fried chicken, shrimp, and cake." Seeing her regain her spirit, Sebastian felt relieved. He pinched her cheek. "You've been hungry for so long, you can't eat too much. Start with some oatmeal to let your stomach recover."

As you reach the final pages, remember that 000005s.com is 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! Joyce nodded. When she saw the oatmeal Sebastian handed her, tears flowed again.

She knew Benjamin had made it. She didn't know how he had been these days.

Thinking of what Isabella had told her, she felt pain.

Seeing her emotions, Sebastian gently rubbed her head. "Benjamin is strong. He always believed you were alive and made oatmeal for you every day, waiting for you to come back." Joyce looked at him with tearful eyes. "Is he okay?"

Sebastian replied, "He's fine. I've had doctors with him all the time. Don't worry."

Joyce was very weak, so Sebastian took her to the hospital for treatment.

When Joyce saw Benjamin, she couldn't hold back and threw herself into his arms, crying.

She kept calling out "Dad," just like when she was a child and felt wronged.

Her crying made Benjamin's tears fall too. He gently patted her head, softly comforting her, "Joyce, I'm here. I'll always be with you. Stop crying. It's not good for the baby." Benjamin wiped her tears with a tissue. Looking at her haggard face, he felt both heartbroken and relieved that she was alive.

Joyce clung to Benjamin, not letting go, murmuring, "Dad, I just want you."