“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

had lost the lawsuit, and her children

anchor had

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

losing control in front of the reporters spread

became the city’s most notorious

is mentally unstable, unleashing her fury at

TV, he found no solace in

bear it any longer, he switched

Margaret had died because of Joanna, and he would never forgive

**

it. “Haha, Joanna, you thought you were

completely! Don’t even dream of

passing, the Everett mansion felt hollow and

in thought, swirling a glass of red

cried incessantly throughout the day, pleading

big meanie! Let us go back

finally snapped, “That’s enough!

witnessing his reaction, dared

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

promise to

mokding her into someone eager to please with an

more upon hearing her words. Unable to resist, he rose

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

tear–filled eyes fixed on Bruce, Lilia summoned the courage to speak up, “Daddy,

and Mommy! Daddy, can you bring Mommy here too?”

had crushed his heart,

he not

do anything to

his old way of thinking. He

caused by Joanna had left an unforgivable wound in his heart. No matter what, being with

a total disrespect

change his mind,

back to their room!” Bruce instructed

Mr. Everett!” the servant

The kids were forced

watched. “You little brats, I’ll deal with each of you in the future!”

were led away,

still young. They’ll

face turned cold as he stood up

are you going? It’s so late,” Roxanne

own business!” Bruce answered without

“Bruce…” Roxanne sounded hurt.

abruptly stopping. He spoke in a frigid tone to Roxanne,

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