“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

lost the lawsuit, and her

emotional anchor had

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

in

of Greyport’s top socialites became the city’s

unstable, unleashing her fury

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

he switched off the television

Margaret had died because of Joanna, and he

**

it. “Haha, Joanna, you thought you were untouchable.

completely! Don’t even dream of

the Everett mansion felt hollow and devoid of

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

throughout the day, pleading to return home and

us go back

crying. Bruce finally snapped, “That’s enough! Stop!” The

witnessing his reaction, dared

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

you promise to be

her into someone eager to please with an uncanny sense

Unable to resist, he rose from his

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

the courage to speak up, “Daddy,

and Mommy! Daddy, can you bring Mommy here

had crushed his heart, had his red eyes veiled in

he not love

willing to do

was his old way of

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

be a total disrespect

Lilia noticed that Bruce wouldn’t change his mind,

the kids back to their room!” Bruce

Mr. Everett!” the servant

no.” The kids

watched. “You little brats, I’ll deal with each of you in the future!” she cursed in

led away, Bruce’s expression grew

are still

cold as he stood

you going? It’s so late,” Roxanne asked

mind your own business!”

“Bruce…” Roxanne sounded hurt.

in a frigid tone to Roxanne, “Pack your things and move to Sherane Bay Villa for

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