“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

anchor

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

news of Joanna losing control in front of

socialites became the

mentally unstable, unleashing her fury at the

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

he switched off the television halfway

died because of Joanna, and he

**

the screen and couldn’t help but revel in it. “Haha,

crush you completely! Don’t even

Margaret’s passing, the Everett mansion felt hollow and devoid of warmth,

in thought, swirling a glass of

and Irvin cried incessantly throughout the day, pleading to return home

us go back home!” they

finally snapped, “That’s enough! Stop!” The distress in his

his reaction, dared

gazed at Bruce timidly. “Daddy, I won’t cry. Please,

you promise

mokding her into someone eager

more upon hearing her words. Unable to

a good girl, Lilia. You and your brothers will live with Daddy from now on,” he reassured

to speak up, “Daddy, don’t

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

something had crushed his heart, had his red eyes veiled

he not love

had been willing to do

old way of thinking.

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

be a total disrespect to his

that Bruce wouldn’t change his

the kids back to their room!” Bruce instructed

the servant

The kids

deal with each of you in the future!” she cursed

away, Bruce’s expression

please calm down. The kids are still

turned cold as he

are you going? It’s so late,” Roxanne

own business!” Bruce answered

“Bruce…” Roxanne sounded hurt.

spoke in a frigid tone to

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