The Return of His Unrivaled Ex-Wife

“I have to keep fighting with the appeal. I won’t give up my children! They’re my flesh and blood, and I won’t let go….”

Joanna was engulfed in a desperate sadness, despite taking her morning medication, her depression persisted.

Mr. Brycen’s face was filled with guilt after losing the lawsuit..

Although his legal team was skilled, they were no match for Bruce’s team!

“Miss Haynes, I am so sorry! I should have done better,” Mr. Brycen apologized.

Joanna trembled uncontrollably and grabbed the lawyer’s arm. “What are our chances of winning the appeal?”

Mr. Brycen paused, his sympathetic gaze fixed on Joanna. “I recommend… seeking a private settlement.”

He genuinely wanted to help Joanna win this legal battle!

But he also knew that he was going up against the wealthiest man in Greyport!

Furthermore, the other lawyers in his team had been bribed. He couldn’t possibly defeat Bruce’s formidable legal team alone!

Continuing with the appeal would only lead to more legal expenses!

After she heard Mr. Brycen’s analysis, Joanna’s vision darkened. She struggled to maintain her composure.

“Miss Haynes, please be careful! Above all, take care of your well–being.”

Joanna took a moment to regain her composure as her eyes could see things clearly.

This defeat was devastating to her.

Joanna remained immersed in profound sorrow. Not far away, a swarm of reporters had been waiting for her. When she emerged from the courthouse, they pounced on her like hungry wolves.

“Ms. Haynes! We heard that custody was awarded to Mr. Everett! Will you continue with the appeal?”

“Ms. Haynes! If the appeal is denied, will you still fight for custody?”

The reporters clamored, shoving their microphones toward her. Each one regarded her with their predatory eyes as if she were a succulent prey.

“I beg you, please stop focusing on me and let me be!” Joanna lost control in front of the cameras, completely breaking down emotionally.

She couldn’t bear being exploited as a mere spectacle by these reporters, and she didn’t want to live under others‘ constant scrutiny and verbal attacks.

Nicholas had arrived in a car. “Miss Haynes, please get in!”

Mr. Brycen and Cora shielded Joanna from the cameras, and Joanna climbed into the car in a disheveled state, feeling injured.

Upon returning home, Joanna surveyed her empty house, her heart feeling hollowed out.

Chapter 214

the lawsuit, and her children had

emotional anchor had been

and Irvin were taken, she still had Lilia by her side. But now, with Lilia also gone, it was

in front of the reporters spread like

top socialites became the city’s

unleashing her fury at the

witnessed Joanna’s emotional breakdown on TV, he found no solace in his

longer, he switched off the television halfway

Margaret had died because of Joanna, and

**

Joanna’s pitiful state on the screen and couldn’t help but revel in it. “Haha, Joanna, you thought you were untouchable. Let’s see

completely! Don’t even dream of making

passing, the Everett mansion felt hollow and devoid of warmth, especially

thought, swirling a glass of red wine in his

cried incessantly throughout the day, pleading

Let us go back

by their crying. Bruce finally snapped, “That’s enough! Stop!” The distress

his reaction, dared

I won’t cry. Please, don’t be angry, Daddy!”

you promise to be with

bouts of illness, mokding her into someone eager to please with an uncanny sense of

words. Unable to resist, he rose from his seat and

your brothers will live with Daddy from now on,” he reassured

Lilia summoned the courage to speak up, “Daddy, don’t you love Mommy very much? Why can’t Mommy

Daddy, can

though something had crushed his heart,

he not love

to do anything to

his old way

wound in his heart. No matter what, being with Joanna

would be a total

Bruce wouldn’t change his mind, tears

to their room!” Bruce instructed a

the

The kids were forced to

she watched. “You little brats, I’ll deal with each of you in

the children were led away, Bruce’s expression grew

are still young. They’ll

as he stood

you going? It’s so late,” Roxanne asked

your own business!”

“Bruce…” Roxanne sounded hurt.

walked toward the door, abruptly stopping. He spoke in a frigid tone to Roxanne, “Pack your things and