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 while

ignoring them, his expression growing more unpleasant by the second, the two of them didn’t dare linger and

Chapter 211

up and made

“Where are

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

Bruce stepped outside the hospital and pulled out his

Beep beep beep.

longer, he

a lavish seafood feast with her employees, thoroughly enjoying the spread

pocket, and her heart

Initially, she had no intention of answering, but the knowledge that Margaret was hospitalized due to

reluctantly pick up

with a hint

Bruce fell into silence.

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

took a deep breath and whispered, “Where

“I’m in Porash.”

Bruce snorted.

seriously ill, and instead of showing concern, she

Bruce into

few seconds of silence, Joanna couldn’t resist asking, “Um… How is Mrs.

is still in the intensive care unit, and her condition

furrowed her brow upon

took hold,

so she naturally couldn’t take it. She had just

thought

an elderly

have simply listened. There was no need

Margaret was in the hospital, Joanna feli

to turn out this way

sneered, “Well, are you

replied, “What is there

to disrespect your grandmother! I was in a terrible mood

truly sorry!” Joanna spoke

eased slightly upon hearing this. “How are you? You’re seriously ill, so why are you

good care of her.

felt a

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

go

somewhat relieved

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