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!

his

phone ring, causing her heart to

caller ID, she knew

precisely why she didn’t dare to

discovered that she had gone to visit Jaydon,

Beep, beep, beep!

ringing intensified Bruce’s

verge of madness, thinkinig about instructing the

that nearly claimed her life! Bruce grew increasingly restless, relentlessly blaming himself for allowing her to go to the

matter.

Beep, beep, beep!

dialed Joanna’s phone

but she mustered the courage to

voice on the other end carried an urgent and worried tone, “Joanna, where are you? We’re about to

to find

on? Tell me where you are. I’ll come

courage and confessed, “Bruce, I have a pressing matter that needs

Lilia go to Gaprington. I’ll join

Bruce furrowed

now? What has happened?

striving to convey her

to Gaprington! I’ll come find

Bruce knitted his brows tightly.

me now. Don’t keep me

and said worriedly, “I’m planning to go

you doing there?” Bruce’s eyes

she truthfully divulged, “Jay has been in a car accident.

his life. I need to visit

gasped, completely

would forsake him and their daughter to

Gaprington! I’ll come

was unable to contain a bitter laugh. “Joanna. I’ll give you one final

gonna be the end of our relationship! There’s no need for you

please don’t be like this! Lives are hanging in the balance. Jay is

daughter behind?” Bruce’s voice

or two without any repercussions. But Jay’s circumstances are entirely different. He’s been in a severe car accident and is

his jaw tightly, his teeth grinding. “Don’t waste your

sorry, but I must visit

you truly value Jaydon over me and our

important than our bond as a family?” Bruce’s jealousy consumed him, pushing him dangerously close to

everything to you right now! If you insist on thinking that

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 likely be

Bruce

had

Bang!

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

her little face turning pale in

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