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

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

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up and made his way outside

hurriedly caught up. “Where are you

to make a call first!” Bruce

outside the hospital and pulled

Beep beep beep.

longer, he finally dialed

feast with her employees, thoroughly enjoying the spread before

rang, she retrieved it from her pocket, and her heart skipped a beat when she saw Bruce’s

had no intention of answering, but the knowledge

her to reluctantly pick up

with

Bruce fell into silence.

chilly tone, Joanna prodded, “Come on, speak up! If you’re not going to say anything, I’m

deep breath and

“I’m in Porash.”

Bruce snorted.

of showing concern, she chose to go to

into a fit

silence, Joanna couldn’t resist asking,

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

brow upon hearing this

anger took hold, emotions

insulted her badly, so she naturally couldn’t take it.

that she thought about it,

an elderly woman with health

she endured a few insults, she could have simply listened. There was no

that Margaret was in the hospital,

turn out this way

sneered, “Well, are you happy

replied, “What is there to be

a

truly sorry!”

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

fine, don’t worry about me! Take good care of her. I’ll visit her

a pang

Margaret’s insults, she was still her son’s

go and personally

somewhat relieved upon hearing Joanna’s

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