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

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

the caller ID, she knew

why she didn’t dare

gone to visit

Beep, beep, beep!

incessant ringing intensified Bruce’s

answers, he was on the verge of madness, thinkinig about instructing the bodyguards to search

her life! Bruce grew increasingly

matter. Mr.

Beep, beep, beep!

frantically dialed

but she mustered the courage

urgent and worried tone, “Joanna, where

struggling to find the right

within Bruce, “What’s going on? Tell me where you

“Bruce, I have a pressing matter that needs to be done. right

and Lilia go to Gaprington. I’ll join you

this, Bruce furrowed his brow, his concern

happened? What’s it that’s even more

a deep breath, striving to convey her message with clarity, despite her restlessness, “Anyway, it’s

Lilia to Gaprington! I’ll come find

knitted his brows tightly. “Where are

now. Don’t keep me

thoughts and said worriedly,

are you doing there?” Bruce’s

truthfully divulged, “Jay has been

his life. I need to

Bruce gasped,

would forsake him and their daughter to be by Jaydon’s

Lilia to Gaprington! I’ll come find you

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

relationship! There’s no need for you

the balance. Jay is in critical condition, fighting for his life. He’s my closest friend, and I cannot simply abandon

our daughter

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

clenched his jaw tightly, his teeth grinding. “Don’t waste your tongue. Come back

but I must visit

you truly value Jaydon over

than our bond as a family?” Bruce’s jealousy consumed

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

Jay and I are truly just friends! Our relationship isn’t so complicated as you’re imagining!” With those words, Joanna abruptly

explanations would likely

Hello!” Bruce roared in

had

Bang!

crash filled the air as Bruce angrily threw the phone to the ground,

a start, her little face turning pale in

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