True Love Deserves a Second Chance

Why did Ryan just say the same thing Sebastian said two years ago?

Joyce remembered it clearly. Sebastian used to lie on her belly every day, talking to their baby.

Sebastian had said that when their child was born, he'd spank him first for monopolizing her for so long. But when Paxon was in Alissa's belly, they didn't even know Ryan.

All these doubts flooded Joyce's mind.

She always felt like something was blinding her, keeping her from seeing the truth.

She walked over to Ryan and softly asked, "Have you met Alissa before?"

Ryan was playing excitedly with Paxon, but he suddenly stopped when he heard the question.

The smile on his face froze.

He was so focused on making Paxon happy that he spoke without thinking.

He smiled and said, "No, I was just saying that. I wouldn't actually spank him."

Joyce looked at him skeptically.

Maybe that explanation made sense.

Otherwise, she really couldn't understand why Ryan would say that.

Just then, Julian walked over with Todd and Neil.

Seeing Paxon being lifted high, Neil ran over and said, "I want to play too."

Ryan put Paxon down and pinched Neil's nose with a smile, "Sure, but you have to give me an extra piece of cake later."

"No problem."

The yard was filled with the laughter of children and Ryan's heartfelt laugh.

Julian walked over to Joyce and softly asked, "Joyce, are you dating Mr. Ward?"

Joyce shook her head, "We just have a project to work on together."

Julian looked worried, "You're not trying to investigate the European tycoons through him, are you? Joyce, do you know how dangerous that is?"

"I'll be careful, don't worry."

"But if Kevin finds out, he might hurt you again."

Joyce smiled, "That's why I agreed to pretend to be a couple with Ryan. First, to make Kevin think I've forgotten Sebastian, and second, this identity can hide my true intentions."novelbin

"I won't let Kevin get away with it. He killed my child, put my dad in a coma, and ruined my happiest marriage. I won't forgive him."

Julian knew Joyce was very stubborn. Once she set her mind on something, no one could change it.

He gently patted her shoulder and comforted her, "Just be careful."

"Got it."

After lunch, the family took the kids to the amusement park.

Paxon was riding on Ryan's shoulders.

Paxon held a lollipop in his hand, a mischievous smile on his face.

He said to Ryan, "Hey, if you want to date my Aunt Joyce, you have to pass my test first."

Ryan playfully patted his little butt, "You're already riding on my shoulders, what more do you want?" Paxon pointed to an old man selling candy, "I want that. Buy it for me."

"No way, you've had a lot of cake today and now a lollipop. That's too much sugar. No more sweets." Paxon pouted angrily, "If you don't buy it for me, I'll make sure Aunt Joyce doesn't stay with you!"

Ryan firmly said, "I can't just give in to you to please your Aunt Joyce. That would be irresponsible to you, understand?"

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Paxon's bright eyes rolled around, then he pleaded, "Can't you see Aunt Joyce is sad today? She's thinking about her baby. I want to buy her candy to cheer her up." Hearing this, Ryan's heart ached a little.

Paxon was so young but could see what Joyce was feeling. Was it really a mother-child connection?

He walked towards the candy stand with Paxon, saying, "Remember, it's just for your Aunt Joyce. No sneaking bites."

"Alright."

Joyce was chatting with Alissa when she suddenly saw Ryan holding Paxon and a pink candy walking over.

Ryan's gentle, sunny smile warmed her heart.

In a low voice, he said, "Joyce, this is for you."

Joyce took the candy and smiled, "How did you know I like this?"

Paxon grinned, "Of course, I told him. Aunt Joyce, I knew you'd be happy to see candy. So promise me, don't be sad anymore. If you miss your baby, just think of me as him. I'll love you just like he would." Everyone present had tears in their eyes.

Especially Julian and Alissa, who knew the truth.

They were touched by Paxon's deep bond with Joyce.

Alissa quickly hid her emotions and said with a smile, "I've been busy all day and I'm exhausted. Julian has work to do tonight. Joyce, can you take care of Paxon for one night? You have no idea how tiring it is to bathe all three of them every night."

Hearing this, Paxon clapped his hands in excitement.

"Yay, I want to sleep with Aunt Joyce and listen to her stories."

Joyce was naturally happy to oblige.

Every time she visited them in City C, Paxon loved sleeping with her.

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She always felt that holding him was like having her baby back.

She smiled and nodded, "It's the weekend tomorrow. If you're too busy, I can take care of him."

Alissa pretended to be very happy, "Great, one less troublemaker at home. I'll send Neil and Todd to their grandma's house and we can enjoy some private time." Hearing this, Paxon grinned mischievously, "Mom wants to kiss Dad, right? I saw it before."

He covered his mouth and laughed secretly.

Alissa was so angry she wanted to lecture him, and Paxon quickly patted Ryan's shoulder, "Run! Mom's going to lecture me!"

Ryan cooperatively took a few steps back.

Joyce said goodbye to Alissa's family and caught up with the two of them.

Then she patted Paxon's butt and said, "Let's go to the mall and buy some things you'll need for the next few days."

Hearing this, Paxon was thrilled.

He hugged Joyce's neck and kissed her.

Paxon looked at her with a big smile, "Aunt Joyce, can I call you Mom for the next two days since I'm your baby?"

Joyce suddenly stopped and stared at him, "Who told you to do this?"

"I decided myself. You miss your baby, so I'll be your baby for a day and call you Mom."

Hearing this, Joyce was moved to tears by Paxon.

With wet eyes, she looked at him, "Paxon, you're so thoughtful. How can I not like you?"

Paxon hugged her neck and whispered in her ear, "I'll call you Mom when it's just the two of us. No one will know, okay?"

Then, his bright eyes looked at Joyce without blinking.

In a soft voice, he said, "Mom, I'm your baby."