True Love Deserves a Second Chance

The person was holding a nearly dead flashlight, looking like they were searching for something.

She kept shouting, "Bella, Bella, where are you?"

Suddenly, a small creature darted out of the bushes, brushing past Joyce's thigh quickly.

Startled, Joyce screamed and spun around, throwing herself into Ryan's arms.

Ryan, alert, shielded Joyce behind him and said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, it's just a kitten."

Only then did Joyce dare to open her eyes, watching as the person across from them squatted down and picked up the kitten. The person seemed to notice them for the first time, shining the flashlight over them.

She asked, "Are you here to see Mrs. Grayson?"

Upon hearing this, Maxwell immediately ran over and asked, "Can you tell me where Mrs. Grayson's house is?"

It wasn't until he got closer that Maxwell saw the person was a girl about in her twenties.

She was dressed simply, with messy hair draped over her shoulders, looking both plain and innocent.

The girl, Dakota Wright, raised her hand and pointed not far away, "It's over there. I'll take you."

Hearing this, Joyce tugged on Ryan's shirt cautiously and whispered, "Why is she out here so late at night? We should be careful."

Ryan smiled and patted Joyce's head, "Alright, take it easy."

The group followed Dakota to a large, empty yard filled not with plants, but with medical tools.

Joyce carefully observed everything around her, feeling that something was off.

Especially the way Dakota looked at her, it felt strangely familiar.

Entering the house, Dakota knocked on a door and softly called, "Mrs. Grayson, someone is here to see you."

She called several times, but there was no response from inside.

She pushed the door open and saw the bed was neatly made.

Then she glanced at a cabinet and said, "Mrs. Grayson must have gone out to see a patient. The medical kit is gone. You can wait here for a while."

As Dakota was about to leave, Maxwell immediately asked, "How long do we have to wait?"

"It's hard to say. If someone is giving birth, it could take several hours."

"Is there any water here? We've run out of the water we brought and can't find anywhere to buy more."

Dakota glanced at a kettle on the cabinet and said, "I'll pour you some, but it's not the bottled water you city folks drink. It's just spring water from our village."

Maxwell smiled and nodded, "That's fine. As long as it's water, it's good. My sister threw up several times on the way and has no water to rinse her mouth."

Dakota poured three bowls of water for them, smiling as she said, "Drink up, the spring water is quite sweet."

After a long journey, they were already hungry and thirsty. What's more, Dakota seemed very innocent and enthusiastic. Their guard slowly lowered and they all drank the water.

Just as Joyce put her bowl on the table, she saw Dakota give her a sinister look.

Realizing something was wrong, Joyce was about to say something when she felt dizzy, her vision blurring until she collapsed onto the table.

Watching the three of them fall, Dakota let out a sneer. "You came here to ask for it, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

When Joyce woke up again, she found herself bound hand and foot, surrounded by darkness.

Only then did she realize they had been tricked.

Dakota's eyes kept replaying in her mind.

Why did that girl's eyes seem so familiar?

Familiar enough to leave a deep impression in her mind.

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 thought for a long time, then suddenly opened her eyes, a name appearing in her mind: Cordelia.

The girl's eyes and nose were very similar to Cordelia's.

Could there be a connection between them?novelbin

Joyce tried to struggle to stand up and look for Maxwell and Ryan, but her hands and feet were tied, making it impossible to move.

She softly called out, "Maxwell, Mr. Ward."

There was no response, only her own echo.

She called out again, and this time she heard a low, hoarse voice not far away.

"Joyce, I'm here." His voice was urgent and worried.

In the darkness, Joyce mistook it for Sebastian's voice again.

She responded, "Mr. Ward, where's Maxwell?"

Ryan kicked Maxwell beside him and said, "He's next to me. The drug hit him harder. Don't be afraid, I'll be right over."

With that, Ryan crawled over to Joyce.

Seeing her pale face, he felt a pang of heartache and asked, "Are you alright?"

Joyce shook her head, "I'm fine. This seems to be a basement. That girl must be related to Cordelia, they look very similar."

"I thought so, too. Let me untie you first."

With that, Ryan bent down and used his teeth to untie Joyce's ropes.

Soon, all three were free. Ryan looked around the basement and said, "This isn't an ordinary basement. There must be traps. We shouldn't move recklessly."

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! The three of them carefully walked towards the door.

With each step, their hearts pounded.

Just as they were about to reach the door, a sinister laugh echoed in the basement.

"Joyce, never think you can get out of here."

Joyce looked up, searching for the source of the voice and asked in a deep voice, "Who are you to Cordelia?"

Hearing this, Dakota let out a cold laugh, "She's my mother. If it weren't for you and Sebastian, she wouldn't have met such an end.""Today, it will be your burial ground. I'm here to avenge her."

Joyce calmly said, "She killed so many people, she brought it upon herself. You're still young, don't follow in her footsteps. If you let us go, I won't hold you legally responsible."

Dakota laughed, "You really are a top lawyer, teaching me about the law even when you're about to die. But I won't follow, Joyce. Blame yourselves for being too careless. I saw you when you were resting in town and waited for you at the village entrance."

"So, all those accidents on our way into the village were your means, including Mrs. Grayson not being home. You arranged it all, didn't you?"

"Smart, but it's too late. You three will be ground into meat paste."

With that, Dakota pressed a switch.

The sound of machinery starting up filled the room.

Ryan quickly shielded Joyce and said in a deep voice, "There are large gears here. If we fall, we'll be ground into pieces."

Joyce looked at him in horror, "What should we do?"

"Don't worry, there must be a way."

The gears sped up, pushing them into a corner.

Joyce suddenly turned around and accidentally hit a button.

The door behind them opened, revealing a large glass door.

Inside the room sat an old man. When they saw his face, all three of them widened their eyes in shock.