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 dialed Joanna’s

Joanna neared the pier, she heard her phone ring, causing her heart to

the caller ID, she knew it was

precisely why she didn’t dare

gone to visit

Beep, beep, beep!

ringing intensified

about instructing the bodyguards to search every nook

attack in the past that nearly claimed her life! Bruce grew increasingly restless, relentlessly blaming

matter.

Beep, beep, beep!

dialed Joanna’s phone

she mustered the courage to answer,

on the other end carried an urgent and worried tone, “Joanna, where

Joanna hesitated, struggling to find the

on? Tell

her courage and confessed, “Bruce, I have

to Gaprington.

furrowed his brow,

happened? What’s it

striving to convey her message with clarity, despite her

ahead with Lilia to Gaprington!

his brows tightly. “Where are you now? What

keep me in the

worriedly, “I’m

are you doing there?”

been in a car accident. He’s currently in

I need to

Bruce gasped,

and

with Lilia to Gaprington! I’ll come find you

laugh. “Joanna. I’ll give you one final chance. Return

it’s gonna be the end of our relationship!

the balance. Jay

our daughter behind?” Bruce’s voice

repercussions. But Jay’s circumstances are entirely different. He’s

“Don’t waste your tongue. Come back to

sorry, but I must visit

Jaydon over me

more important than our bond as a family?” Bruce’s jealousy consumed him,

can’t explain everything to you right now! If you insist on thinking

tell you…” Joanna hesitated for a moment, and resumed, “I can only tell you that Jay and I are truly just friends! Our relationship isn’t so complicated as you’re imagining!” With those words, Joanna abruptly ended

explanations would

Hello!” Bruce roared in

had

Bang!

of a loud crash filled the air as Bruce angrily threw the phone

her little face

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