Water splashed everywhere as Sebastian stomped through the puddles, soaking his fancy, tailored pants.

Sebastian had never felt such a burning need to hold Joyce close. It was like he had walked through her past and finally got her. His love for her was on fire.

He sprinted to Joyce, his face drenched with rain or maybe sweat. He locked eyes with her, his voice rough and low. "Joyce."

Joyce's eyes were red, and she gently stroked his cheek with her slender hand. Her voice cracked, "Sebastian, I missed you so much."

Hearing that, Sebastian couldn't hold back anymore. He pulled Joyce into his arms, whispering over and over, "Joyce, I'm sorry."

He was sorry for all the chaos he brought into her life, sorry for not knowing she was Number 11. He felt unworthy of her deep love, having let her down so many times.

Joyce stroked his wet hair softly, her voice gentle. "Theodore was right. My mom would want me to be happy, and I'm only happy with you. So I want to treat you and Cordelia separately. She killed my mom, but you're the man I love, the father of my child, and the one I want to spend my life with."

Sebastian felt a sharp pain in his chest, making it hard to breathe. He was blown away by how much Joyce loved him and how quickly she came to this realization.

In their relationship, Joyce had always been the one to bend. She forgave him for not recognizing her and for his harsh demands. And now, she forgave him for having such a mother. From start to finish, Joyce's love for him was unbreakable. Sebastian slowly lifted his head, his cold hands cupping Joyce's cheeks. Tears filled his deep eyes. "Joyce, why are you so good to me? Why do you love me so much? I don't deserve it. You've given so much for me, but all I've brought you is pain."

"I thought about leaving you, thinking that if you weren't with me, you wouldn't face so many disasters. But I can't let go. You love me so much, how can I let go? I want to do everything I can to protect you and our baby." "Joyce, please believe in me one more time, okay?"

By the end, Sebastian's voice was choked, his Adam's apple bobbing. The tears he had been holding back finally rolled down his cheeks.novelbin

Seeing him so upset, Joyce felt heartbroken. She wiped his tears while crying herself, saying, "Sebastian, don't cry. You never cry. Seeing you cry, I can't take it. I'll make up with you, okay? I missed you so much."

Seeing her red eyes and her heartache for him, Sebastian couldn't control his desire anymore. He lowered his head, pressing his rain-soaked forehead against Joyce's, his voice hoarse. "Joyce, I missed you too. I want to kiss you." Without waiting for Joyce to respond, he lowered his head and captured her lips.

The cold, familiar touch made Joyce stiffen. Just as she was about to say something, her teeth were pried open, and a tender yet slightly domineering deep kiss overwhelmed her. Soon, she was lost in it, her hands unconsciously wrapping around Sebastian's neck, responding to the kiss.

They stood at the door, kissing for what felt like forever, until Joyce felt short of breath and Sebastian slowly let her go. His thumb gently brushed her slightly red lips, his voice hoarse. "I'll reward you properly when we get home, okay?" Joyce's eyes were all misty, her cheeks burning up. She quickly pulled away from his hug, her voice raspy. "Theodore's still here. Aren't you embarrassed?"

Sebastian glanced over at Theodore, who was lurking nearby, and chuckled. "Don't sweat it, he is not wearing his glasses. He couldn't see clearly."

Theodore, who had been feeling a bit sorry for him, instantly got ticked off. "Why don't you just say I'm blind? Even without glasses, I can still see you, you jerk."

With his arm around Joyce's shoulder, Sebastian strolled over to Theodore, grinning. "Thanks for today, Theodore."

Theodore shuddered at Sebastian's tone, feeling grossed out. "Shut up, I can't stand you like this."

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Sebastian's over-the-top tone made both Theodore and Joyce cringe. Joyce couldn't help but cover his mouth with her hand.

She looked up at him. "You better stop talking like that. I can't take it either."

Sebastian kissed her hand and nodded like a good boy. "Okay, I'll listen to you. Don't say I'm impolite."

Seeing the two make up, Theodore's face lit up with relief. "Since Joyce's here, let's eat at home today. It's her first time at the Vale Mansion. We should give her a proper welcome." Sebastian glanced down at his soaked clothes. "Then you'll have to find me a change of clothes. If I eat like this, I'll catch a cold, and Joyce will worry."

Theodore rolled his eyes. "Look at you, so smug. Go find some clothes in my room upstairs."

"I have a cleanliness issue. I won't wear something someone else has worn. I want something new."

"Take it or leave it.. If you catch a cold, I'll just make Joyce stay here so you don't infect her."

With his arm around Joyce, Sebastian headed upstairs. "That won't do. Joyce can't be without me for a day, right, baby?"

Joyce pinched his butt. "Enough."

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Theodore turned and instructed the butler, "Come with me to buy groceries. This is Joyce's first time here. We need to give her a proper welcome."

The butler, equally excited, said, "Mrs. Vale would be pleased. They love each other so much; they'll never be apart."

The two drove straight to the supermarket.

Sebastian took Joyce into Theodore's room. He found a set of new, still-tagged clothes in the closet and changed into them.

Then Sebastian hugged Joyce from behind, his large hand gently caressing her belly, smiling. "What are you looking at?"

Joyce picked up a photo frame, pointing at the picture of Sebastian, and laughed. "Is this you? Why did you look so out of place as a kid?"

Sebastian lowered his head and playfully bit her neck. "How can you say that? This was taken when we were in kindergarten. I didn't want to take the picture, but Theodore threatened me with you. He said if I didn't take the picture with them, he wouldn't let me marry you. So I reluctantly stood with them."

Looking at the arrogant and cold little boy in the photo, Joyce couldn't help but find it adorable. She took the photo out of the frame. "I want to take this home."

"No way, I look too ugly." Sebastian said as he snatched the photo from Joyce's hand.

At that moment, Joyce noticed a line of delicate handwriting on the back of the photo.