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!

quickly reached for his phone

Joanna neared the pier, she heard her phone ring,

caller ID, she

why she didn’t dare

Bruce discovered that she had gone to visit Jaydon, he would

Beep, beep, beep!

incessant ringing intensified Bruce’s

the verge of madness, thinkinig about

harrowing kidnapping attack in the past that nearly claimed her life! Bruce grew increasingly restless, relentlessly blaming himself for allowing her to

matter. Mr.

Beep, beep, beep!

dialed Joanna’s

raced, but she mustered the courage to answer,

tone, “Joanna, where are you? We’re about to board the plane.

struggling to

going on? Tell me

brief silence, Joanna plucked up her courage and confessed, “Bruce, I have a pressing matter that needs to be done.

go to Gaprington.

hearing this, Bruce furrowed his

where exactly are you now? What has happened?

deep breath, striving to convey her message with clarity, despite her

ahead with Lilia to Gaprington! I’ll

tightly. “Where are you

Don’t keep me in

worriedly, “I’m planning to go

you doing

“Jay has been in a car accident. He’s currently in

life. I need to visit

gasped, completely

would forsake him and their daughter to be by

ahead with Lilia to Gaprington! I’ll come

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

of our relationship! There’s no need for you to come

in the balance. Jay is in

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

circumstances are entirely different. He’s been in a severe car

his teeth grinding. “Don’t

sorry, but I must visit

Jaydon over me and our

bond as a family?” Bruce’s jealousy consumed him, pushing him dangerously close to the brink of

now! If you insist on thinking that way,

a moment, and resumed, “I can only tell you that Jay and I

explanations would

Bruce roared in

had

Bang!

Bruce angrily threw the phone to the ground,

little face turning pale

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