“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

lawsuit, and her children had been

anchor

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

in front of

socialites became the city’s most

mentally unstable, unleashing her fury at the

TV, he

bear it any longer, he switched

all, Margaret had died because of Joanna, and he would

**

watched 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 if you can survive

you completely! Don’t even dream

mansion felt hollow and devoid of warmth, especially during

thought, swirling

incessantly throughout the day, pleading to

us go

Bruce finally snapped, “That’s enough!

reaction, dared not cry out loud

I

you promise

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

hearing her words. Unable to resist, he rose

good girl, Lilia. You and your brothers will

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

Mommy! Daddy, can you bring Mommy

had crushed his heart, had

could he not

to do

his old way of thinking. He

in his heart. No matter what, being with Joanna again was out

be a total disrespect to

noticed that Bruce wouldn’t change his

to their room!” Bruce instructed

Everett!” the

The kids were forced to

deal with each

were led away, Bruce’s expression

please calm down. The kids are still young.

face turned cold as he stood up

you going? It’s so late,”

business!” Bruce answered

“Bruce…” Roxanne sounded hurt.

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

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