“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 been taken

anchor had

and Irvin were taken, she still had Lilia by her side. But

in front of the reporters spread like

of Greyport’s top socialites became the city’s

is mentally unstable, unleashing her

TV,

any longer, he switched off the

had died because of Joanna,

**

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

completely! Don’t even dream

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

in thought, swirling a glass of red

throughout the day, pleading to return home and see

us go back home!” they

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

his reaction, dared not

hands trembling, gazed at Bruce timidly. “Daddy, I won’t cry. Please, don’t be

you promise to

her into someone eager to please with

upon hearing her words. Unable to resist,

will live with Daddy from

summoned the courage to speak up, “Daddy, don’t you

Daddy, can you bring Mommy here

had crushed his

he not love

willing to do anything to win her

way of

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

a total disrespect

Lilia noticed that Bruce wouldn’t change his mind,

kids back to their room!”

Everett!” the servant answered

no.” The kids were

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

children were led away, Bruce’s expression

The kids are still young.

he stood up and

where are you going? It’s so

your own business!” Bruce answered without

“Bruce…” Roxanne sounded hurt.

tone to Roxanne, “Pack your things and move to Sherane Bay Villa

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