“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 her children had been taken

anchor had

Davian and Irvin were taken, she still had Lilia by her

news of Joanna losing control in front of the reporters

top socialites became the city’s most notorious

unleashing her fury

TV, he found no solace in his

bear it any longer, he switched off the

died because of Joanna,

**

“Haha, Joanna, you thought you were untouchable. Let’s see if

to crush you completely! Don’t even dream

mansion felt hollow and devoid of warmth, especially during

in thought, swirling a glass of red wine in his

day, pleading to return home

Let us go back home!” they

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

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

Bruce timidly. “Daddy, I won’t cry.

you promise

mokding her into someone eager to please with an uncanny

to resist, he rose from his seat and embraced

a good girl, Lilia. You and your brothers will live with Daddy from now on,” he reassured

Bruce, Lilia summoned the courage to speak up, “Daddy, don’t you love Mommy very much? Why can’t

and Mommy! Daddy, can you bring

had crushed his heart, had his red

could he

willing to do anything to win her

was his old way

grandmother’s death caused by Joanna had left an unforgivable wound in his heart. No matter what, being with Joanna again was

it would be a total

wouldn’t change his mind, tears

the kids back to their room!” Bruce instructed

Mr. Everett!” the servant

kids

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

led away, Bruce’s expression grew

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

as he stood up

where are you going? It’s so late,”

own business!” Bruce answered

“Bruce…” Roxanne sounded hurt.

toward the door, abruptly stopping. He spoke in a frigid tone to Roxanne, “Pack your things and move to Sherane Bay Villa

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