“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

emotional anchor had

Irvin 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

Greyport’s top socialites became the city’s

is mentally unstable, unleashing

TV, he found no solace

it any longer, he switched

of Joanna, and

**

couldn’t help but revel in it. “Haha, Joanna, you thought you were untouchable. Let’s see if you can survive this

you completely! Don’t even

felt hollow and

lost in thought, swirling a glass of red

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

us go back

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

and Irvin, upon witnessing his reaction, dared not cry out loud

Bruce timidly. “Daddy, I won’t cry.

promise to be with

bouts of illness, mokding her into someone eager to

ached even more upon hearing her words. Unable to resist, he

will

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

can you bring Mommy here too?”

his heart,

could he

willing to do

old way of thinking. He had

in his

be a total disrespect to

noticed that Bruce wouldn’t change his mind, tears

the kids back to their room!” Bruce instructed a

Mr. Everett!” the servant answered

no.” The kids were forced to

brats, I’ll deal with each of you in the future!” she cursed in her

the children were led away, Bruce’s expression grew

are still young. They’ll understand

as he stood up

going? It’s so late,” Roxanne asked

your own business!” Bruce answered without

“Bruce…” Roxanne sounded hurt.

frigid tone to Roxanne, “Pack your things and

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