DreameNovelChapter 178 Punishing Cordelia Cordelia looked at Joey, feeling guilty. "If you're mad, it's because I accidentally let slip that you can't have kids. But I also told him we don't care as long as Sebastian likes you. That's all I said." Aurora slammed the table in anger. "He's already sick, and you made it worse? Cordelia, this is on you. If you don't explain yourself, I won't forgive you! Derek, she's your wife. Handle it." Derek's face was cold. He knew why Cordelia did it.
He turned to Joey, his voice hoarse. "Joey, Mr. Blackwood's death is on Cordelia. I'll make sure she apologizes at his grave and pays his family. The Blackwoods won't blyou, I promise. Is that okay? If you need anything else, just say the word." Derek, usually proud, had to humble himself. He knew this could affect Sebastian and Joey's relationship, possibly ending their marriage.
Sebastian had finally found someone he wanted to marry, and Derek wouldn't let him lose that happiness. No matter how much Joey hated Cordelia, she couldn't be disrespectful in front of Aurora and Derek, who had always been good to her.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBut with Cordelia in the way, her relationship with Sebastian was doomed to be rocky.
She clenched her fingers, her voice choked. "Aurora, Derek, no matter what, my great-grandfather won't cback. We all know Cordelia's true intentions.
First, my dad was kidnapped, now my great-grandfather. People aroundare getting hurt because of me.
I don't want to be selfish. I want to protect them. So, thank you for your support, but Sebastian and I can't be together. Here are your things back. Our engagement is over." Joey placed the diamond ring, bracelet, and card Derek had given her on the table.
She turned to leave, but Sebastian grabbed her wrist.
His eyes were red. "Joey, I don't agree. You promised to trust me." Facing Sebastian's desperate eyes, Joey's tears finally fell. She bit her lip, her voice choked. "Sebastian, I've tried, but I can't risk my family's lives for love. Let's break up." Sebastian pulled her into his arms, pleading. "Joey, I'll handle the family issues. Please don't break up with me. I'm begging you." His heartfelt words made Joey's throat ache.
She couldn't bear to leave him. But he was Cordelia's son, and she didn't want him caught in the middle.
If what Leonard said was true, and her dad's kidnapping was linked to Cordelia, it showed how powerful Cordelia was.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmCordelia's goal was to keep them apart. If Joey kept fighting, who knew what would happen next? She couldn't risk her family's lives anymore.
As you reach the final pages, remember that 000005sis 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! Joey wanted to hug Sebastian, but her hands stayed at her sides, fists clenched. Her voice was hoarse. "Sebastian, let's take a break. My dad's not well. I need to see him." Sebastian kissed her head, his voice low. "I'll take you back." He pulled Joey to leave, but his gaze turned icy as he looked at Cordelia. "Joey and I will never break up. If you interfere again, I'll cut ties with you." Watching them leave, Aurora sighed. "How did a happy event turn into a tragedy? Are we cursed?" Derek stepped forward to comfort her. "Mom, don't worry. I won't let them break up. I'll have someone keep an eye on Cordelia. She won't hurt Joey again." Aurora's eyes reddened. "We owe Cordelia two lives. Why should Joey pay for it? Seeing them like this hurtsso much." Cordelia's mother had saved her son, and Cordelia had saved her once. Because of these two lives, the Winters Family hadn't treated Cordelia harshly, despite knowing her true nature.
But why did her grandson's happiness have to be the price? She wished Cordelia had never saved her.
Aurora, in deep pain, looked coldly at Cordelia. "This has caused harm. I won't let it go. As the daughter-in-law of the Winters Family, you've shown no decency and have cruelly messed up your children's happiness. If I let you go, God won't forgive me.
If the law can't punish you, I will. Timothy, bring the whip. According to family rules, those who cause harm resulting in death get a hundred lashes."
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