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 little

his expression growing more unpleasant by the second, the

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left, Bruce stood up and made his way outside the

caught up. “Where are

first!” Bruce said and walked away without

the hospital and pulled

Beep beep beep.

longer, he finally

savoring a lavish seafood feast with her employees,

from her pocket, and her heart skipped a beat when she saw Bruce’s name

intention of answering, but the knowledge that

reluctantly pick up

she greeted with a hint

Bruce fell into silence.

up! If

and whispered, “Where are you

“I’m in Porash.”

Bruce snorted.

instead of showing

Bruce into a fit

Joanna couldn’t resist asking, “Um… How is

of you, she is still in the

brow upon hearing

anger took hold, emotions could

she naturally couldn’t take it. She had

she thought about it, she

elderly woman

she could have simply listened. There was no need to engage in

was in

to turn out this way

“Well, are

deep breath, Joanna replied, “What is there to be happy

to disrespect your grandmother! I was in a

sorry!” Joanna

upon hearing this. “How are you?

care of her. I’ll

a

insults, she was still her

should go and

somewhat relieved upon hearing

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