“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 had been taken

anchor had been

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

news of Joanna losing control in front of the reporters spread like

socialites became

Haynes is mentally unstable, unleashing her fury at

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

any longer, he switched off the television

died because of Joanna, and he would never forgive

**

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

crush you completely! Don’t

hollow and devoid of warmth, especially during

dining table, lost in thought, swirling a glass of red wine in his

Irvin cried incessantly throughout the day, pleading to return home

us

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

upon witnessing his reaction,

her hands trembling, gazed at Bruce timidly. “Daddy, I won’t cry.

you promise to

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

ached even more upon hearing her words. Unable to resist, he rose from his seat and embraced

and your brothers will live with Daddy from

courage to speak up, “Daddy, don’t you love Mommy very much?

both Daddy and Mommy! Daddy, can

crushed his heart, had his red eyes veiled

he

willing to do anything

old way of

Joanna had left an unforgivable wound in his heart. No matter what, being with Joanna again was out of the

it would be a

that Bruce wouldn’t change his mind,

kids back to

the servant answered

kids were forced to

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

away, Bruce’s expression grew

please calm down. The kids are still young. They’ll

as he stood up

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

your own business!” Bruce

“Bruce…” Roxanne sounded hurt.

frigid tone to Roxanne, “Pack your things

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