Upon hearing that, Ingrid let out an exasperated sigh and muttered, “Goodness, what a disaster! The poor old man is so fragile, how can he handle all this stress?

“Now what? This is a major catastrophe! What on earth should we do?

“I’ve been saying it all along, Joanna is a walking curse. Anyone who gets entangled with her is bound to be unlucky, Ingrid continued her complaints.

Bruce was already overwhelmed with turmoil. Ingrid’s words only added fuel to his frustration, pushing him closer to his breaking point.

“If there’s nothing else, you all can go back now!”

Unable to contain himself, Shaun burst out, “How can we just leave it at that? She’s your mother. We are close, aren’t we? Who can possibly remain calm in the face of such a colossal mess?

“I hope Mrs. Everett can pull through this ordeal. If she can’t, well, I’ll definitely give that ungrateful daughter a piece of my, mind!” Shaun vented his frustration.

Shaun and Ingrid learned from Roxanne that Joanna was the one who had brought Margaret down.

Consequently, Shaun was singularly focused on blaming Joanna for everything.

Bruce’s expression became grimmer upon hearing this. His countenance turned cold and devoid of any warmth.

Sensing the tension, Roxanne swiftly intervened, “Dad, Mom, let’s refrain from further discussion. Bruce is already upset.”

Ingrid rolled her eyes and remarked, “Bruce, I’m not scolding you, but this is a painful lesson. Never provoke that jinx Joanna again!”

Bruce rolled his eyes in disgust, questioning her right to lecture him.

Who did she think she was?

“Mom, enough with the chatter! You and Dad should split. There’s not much you can do here,” Roxanne said, signaling with

quick glance.

Times had changed, no doubt!

Bruce had long stopped taking the Haynes family members seriously! Ingrid trying to assert her authority here would only infuriate him.

“Alright then!

“We’ll take off. You stay with Bruce!”

“Got it!”

“Roxy, you’re pregnant now! Take care of yourself, don’t overexert!”

“Yes, yes, I understand!”

banter for a little

them, his expression growing more unpleasant by the second, the

Chapter 211

up and made his

caught up. “Where are you headed,

need to make a call first!” Bruce said and walked away

stepped outside the hospital and pulled out his

Beep beep beep.

back any longer, he

seafood feast with her employees, thoroughly

phone rang, she retrieved it from her pocket, and her heart skipped a beat when she saw

she had no intention of answering, but the knowledge that Margaret was

her to reluctantly pick up the

she greeted with a hint

Bruce fell into silence.

a chilly tone, Joanna prodded, “Come on, speak up! If you’re not

deep breath and whispered, “Where

“I’m in Porash.”

Bruce snorted.

of showing concern,

into

Joanna couldn’t

she is still in the intensive care unit, and her condition is

brow upon

anger took hold,

she naturally couldn’t

she thought about it, she

an elderly woman with health

listened. There was no need to engage in an

that Margaret was in

want things to turn

“Well, are you

a deep breath, Joanna replied, “What is there to

was in a terrible mood that day, and now I realize it was uncalled

sorry!” Joanna spoke

this. “How are you? You’re seriously ill, so why are you

Take good care of her. I’ll visit her at

a pang of

she was still her son’s

should go

somewhat relieved upon

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