On one hand, there was the urgency of going to Gaprington to get treatment for their daughter. On the other hand, Jaydon’s life hung by a thread after a car accident.

Joanna pondered for a moment and made the decision to visit Jaydon in Venturas first. He had been a tremendous help to her in the past, and without him, she doubted she and the children would have made it this far.

While Lilia’s condition was pressing, it wasn’t a matter of life and death..

Furthermore, having Bruce by her side provided comfort and support.

Joanna couldn’t afford to hesitate.

After leaving the restroom, she swiftly exited the airport.

“Let’s go to the pier!”

“Alright!”

Joanna hailed a taxi and headed straight to the pier to catch a boat to Venturas.

Inside the waiting hall, Bruce and Lilia remained seated, anxiously awaiting Joanna’s return.

They scanned the area, growing increasingly concerned as time passed.

But Joanna didn’t appear.

Bruce instinctively glanced outside and said, “Lilian, could you please check the restroom and see why Joanna hasn’t come back yet?”

The caregiver. Lilian, respectfully replied, “Of course, Mr. Everett!”

Setting down her luggage, Lilian made her way toward the restroom.

Lilia sat in her stroller, her tender face beaming with excitement. “Daddy, once I’m done seeing the doctor, will I be able to walk again, isn’t it?”

Bruce fondly ruffled his daughter’s hair, his voice filled with affection. “Absolutely, sweetheart. Daddy promised you to find the best doctor to cure your leg!”

“When my leg is healed. I will be able to run and have fun with my brothers, hooray!”

Lilia’s face beamed like a sunflower at the thought. “Oh, I really hope my illness gets better soon!”

“It definitely will! Daddy’s little princess will grow up healthy and happy.

“Daddy, why isn’t Mommy back yet?”

Upon hearing Lilia’s question, a slight crease formed on Bruce’s brow. “That’s right! It’s been over 20 minutes now!”

While they were talking about Joanna, Lilian returned from the restroom.

“Mr. Everett, Mrs. Haynes isn’t in the restroom. I checked every stall, but she wasn’t there.”

BOOM!

Bruce’s mind was struck by an ominous premonition.

“Did something happen to her?” she thought.

Beep, beep, beep!

reached for his phone and

her phone

even looking at the caller ID,

why she didn’t

had gone to visit Jaydon, he would undoubtedly be

Beep, beep, beep!

ringing

the verge of madness, thinkinig about instructing

her life! Bruce grew increasingly

the matter. Mr.

Beep, beep, beep!

dialed

raced, but she mustered

urgent and worried tone, “Joanna, where are you? We’re

struggling to find the right

“What’s going on? Tell me where

Joanna plucked up her courage and confessed, “Bruce, I have a pressing matter

and Lilia go to Gaprington. I’ll join

Bruce furrowed

happened? What’s

her message with clarity, despite her restlessness, “Anyway, it’s

ahead with Lilia to Gaprington! I’ll come

knitted his brows tightly. “Where are you

Don’t keep

and said worriedly, “I’m planning to

you doing there?”

she truthfully divulged, “Jay has been

his life. I need to visit

Bruce gasped, completely taken

would forsake him and their daughter to

with Lilia to Gaprington! I’ll come find you

“Joanna. I’ll

of our relationship! There’s no need for you

sank upon hearing Bruce’s words. She pleaded, “Bruce, please don’t be like this! Lives are hanging in the balance. Jay is in critical condition, fighting for his life. He’s

you leave our daughter behind?” Bruce’s voice turned piercingly

Lilia can wait for a day or two without any repercussions. But Jay’s circumstances are entirely different. He’s been

teeth grinding. “Don’t waste your tongue.

I

value Jaydon

is your connection with Jaydon more important than our bond as a family?” Bruce’s jealousy consumed him, pushing

right now! If

that Jay and I are truly just friends!

explanations would likely be

Hello!” Bruce roared in

had already

Bang!

sound of a loud crash filled the air as Bruce angrily threw the phone to the ground, shattering it

a start, her little

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