“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

lawsuit, and

emotional anchor

and Irvin were taken, she still had Lilia by her

losing control in front

Greyport’s top socialites became

is mentally unstable, unleashing her fury at the

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

any longer, he switched off the

of

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help but revel in it. “Haha, Joanna, you thought you were untouchable. Let’s

you completely! Don’t

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

table, lost in thought, swirling a glass

throughout the day, pleading to return home and see their

meanie! Let us go

“That’s enough! Stop!”

reaction, dared not cry

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

didn’t you promise

frequent bouts of illness, mokding her into someone eager to please with an uncanny

upon hearing her words. Unable to resist, he rose from his seat and embraced his

will live with Daddy from now on,” he

speak up, “Daddy,

both Daddy and Mommy! Daddy, can you

his heart, had his red eyes veiled in

he not

do anything

that was his old way of thinking. He

of his grandmother’s death caused by Joanna had left an unforgivable wound in his heart. No

be a total disrespect to

change his mind,

to their room!”

Mr. Everett!” the servant answered

no.” The kids were forced

“You little brats, I’ll deal with each of

away, Bruce’s expression grew

still young. They’ll understand when

cold as he stood up

where are you going? It’s so late,” Roxanne

mind your own business!” Bruce answered

“Bruce…” Roxanne sounded hurt.

abruptly stopping. He spoke in a frigid tone to Roxanne, “Pack your things and move to Sherane

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