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!”

continued their banter for a

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

Chapter 211

Bruce stood up and made his way

“Where are you headed,

to make a call first!” Bruce said and walked away without

while, Bruce stepped outside the hospital and pulled out his

Beep beep beep.

longer, he

lavish seafood feast with her employees,

her heart skipped a beat when she saw Bruce’s

she had no intention of answering, but the knowledge that

reluctantly

greeted with a hint

Bruce fell into silence.

up!

breath and whispered, “Where

“I’m in Porash.”

Bruce snorted.

showing concern, she chose to

into a fit

a few seconds of silence, Joanna couldn’t resist asking, “Um…

is still in the intensive care unit,

furrowed her brow

took hold, emotions could

badly, so she naturally couldn’t

thought

was an elderly woman

she endured a few insults, she could have simply listened. There was no need to engage in an argument with

was in

things to turn out

are you happy

replied, “What is there to

grandmother! I was in a terrible mood

truly sorry!”

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

me! Take good care

felt a pang of

insults, she was still her son’s

go and

relieved upon

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