“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

anchor had

still had Lilia by her

of Joanna losing control in front of the

socialites became the city’s most notorious

is mentally unstable, unleashing her

on TV, he found no solace

longer, he switched off the television halfway

because of Joanna,

**

couldn’t help but revel in it. “Haha, Joanna, you thought you were untouchable. Let’s

going to crush you completely! Don’t

the Everett mansion felt hollow

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

throughout the day, pleading to return home

us

“That’s enough! Stop!”

reaction, dared

“Daddy, I won’t cry. Please, don’t

you promise to be with

experienced frequent bouts of illness, mokding her into someone

words. Unable to resist,

good girl, Lilia. You and your brothers will live with Daddy

eyes fixed on Bruce, Lilia summoned the courage to speak up,

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

feeling as though something had crushed his heart,

could he

been willing to do anything

old way of thinking.

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

it would be a total disrespect to his

that Bruce wouldn’t change

the kids back to their room!”

Mr. Everett!” the

kids were forced to

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

led away, Bruce’s expression

kids are still young. They’ll understand when they’re older!” Roxanne

he stood up and walked

where are you going? It’s

your own business!” Bruce answered

“Bruce…” Roxanne sounded hurt.

He spoke in a frigid tone to Roxanne, “Pack

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