True Love Deserves a Second Chance

Manuel stood up like a gentleman, extended his hand, and said, "Miss Sinclair, nice to see you again."

Hearing their tone, Alissa was a bit surprised and asked, "You two know each other?"

Sophia smiled and said, "Mr. Watson is the investor for my next movie. We met at a party not long ago."

"Oh, I was worried it might be awkward since you didn't know each other well."

Alissa chatted warmly with the two inside, while Julian, waiting outside, took out his phone and snapped a photo.

He sent it to Alexander.

[My wife is introducing a date to Sophia. Don't say I didn't warn you. The guy is quite good, refined, and handsome, much better than you.]

Alexander had just finished a meeting. Seeing this message, his face instantly darkened.

His fingers quickly tapped on the screen: [Give me the address.]

Julian: [I'll give it to you, but you can't tell Alissa I snitched, or I'll be in big trouble.] Alexander: [I won't.]

A few seconds later, he received the address from Julian, about a half-hour drive away. Alexander immediately walked into his office, changed clothes, and prepared to leave. Just then, Elodie knocked and entered.

A small, furry head peeked in.

Her voice was soft like a kitten's: "Mr. Cross, may I go out for a bit?"

Alexander walked over and asked, "Why do you need to go out? Your health is always at risk."

"I used to teach kids painting at a studio. A parent brought me some paint from abroad, and it's at the studio. I need to pick it up."

"Where's the address?"

Elodie showed him the information on her phone: "It's here."

Seeing the address, Alexander said in a deep voice, "I'm heading there anyway. I'll take you."

"Great, thank you, Mr. Cross. I'll go change."

Elodie went back to her room, changed into her own clothes, and left with Alexander. They hadn't gone far when they saw Daisy approaching.

She looked at Alexander with a pitiful expression and asked, "Alexander, are you off work? I want to go home with you."

Alexander glanced at her: "I have something to do. If you want to go home, you can go anytime. You don't need my help."

With that, he was about to leave with Elodie.

Daisy's voice came from behind: "Alexander, why can you take her but not me? Who's really your sister?"

Hearing this, Alexander immediately stopped, frowned, and looked at Daisy.

His voice was cold: "If you cause trouble again, you won't be my sister anymore."

Ignoring Daisy's calls from behind, he took Elodie and left in the car.

Elodie felt a bit embarrassed and said, "Mr. Cross, am I causing you trouble? Maybe I should take a cab."

"Don't worry about her. She's just spoiled by the family, arrogant and domineering. She'll be fine soon."

Hearing this, Elodie smiled and said, "With so many people doting on her, she must be very happy. I only had my mom doting on me since I was little. My dad just drank and gambled.

When he lost, he would take it out on me and my mom. So I want to work hard and make money to give my mom a good life."

Hearing Elodie's words, Alexander felt an inexplicable sadness.

Growing up in such an environment, Elodie still had a pure heart, which was really rare.

He glanced at Elodie and asked, "How long has your dad been in jail?"

"Three years. He's about to get out. I came here to work to stay away from him. He always hit me. Once, my mom almost killed him."

Alexander couldn't help but curse, "He's a beast. He wouldn't even spare his own daughter?"

Talking about the past, Elodie bitterly smiled and said, "He never touched me because he wanted to sell me for a good price. He always wanted to sell me to a rich man as a mistress, but my mom always protected me.

Later, he went to jail for fighting, and my mom and I finally breathed a sigh of relief. My mom spent money for me to learn painting, hoping I could leave that home and stay away from him."

Alexander couldn't describe his feelings with just sympathy.

He had only seen domestic violence in the news, but it turned out there were really such scumbags.

Alexander gritted his teeth and said, "Don't worry, I won't let him bully you and your mom again. If your mom wants a divorce, I can help her find a lawyer. Joyce, a famous lawyer in the country, has never lost a case."noveldrama

Elodie looked at him excitedly: "Really? I've saved up the lawyer's fee for my mom."

Alexander looked at her with some heartache and said in a deep voice, "No lawyer's fee, it's a favor."

Facing such an Alexander, Elodie didn't know what to say.

Words of thanks seemed too thin.

Elodie sincerely smiled at him and said, "Ms. Blackwood must be expensive. I'm afraid

my savings won't be enough. When I get better, I'll work and pay her back."

Elodie spoke sincerely.

Her beautiful eyes were filled with gratitude.

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The studio Elodie needed to go to was right above the restaurant where Sophia was having her date.

After picking up the paint, they walked into the restaurant one after the other.

They sat at the table next to Sophia.

Elodie didn't know why Alexander was there.

When Elodie saw Sophia, she was surprised and said, "Sophia, you're here too. What a coincidence."

Sophia glanced at Elodie, then at Alexander, and asked, "Why are you out?"

Elodie smiled and said, "I went to the studio upstairs to get something. I just got my paycheck and wanted to treat Mr. Cross to a meal."

Hearing this, Sophia didn't think much of it.

She nodded lightly and said, "The steak here is very good. You should like it. Go ahead and order. It's on me."

Elodie looked excitedly at the menu, but her face changed when she saw the prices.

Is this restaurant that expensive?

Her paycheck wasn't even enough for one steak.

No wonder Sophia offered to treat her.

Seeing Elodie's uneasy expression, Alexander tapped her head and said, "Order

whatever you want. Sophia's treating."

Elodie smiled awkwardly and said, "I'm not hungry. Just a glass of water is fine."

But as soon as she said that, her stomach growled.

Alexander looked at Sophia and, in a gentlemanly manner, said, "She can't go hungry for too long because of her illness. Can we share a table and let her have some of your appetizers?"