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

heard her phone ring, causing her heart

looking at the caller ID,

was precisely why she didn’t

that she had gone to visit Jaydon,

Beep, beep, beep!

ringing

about instructing the bodyguards to search every nook

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

matter.

Beep, beep, beep!

frantically dialed Joanna’s phone

mustered

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

Joanna hesitated, struggling to find

on? Tell

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

to Gaprington. I’ll join

Bruce furrowed his brow, his

you now? What has happened? What’s it that’s even more

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

with Lilia to Gaprington!

knitted his brows tightly.

me now. Don’t keep me

worriedly, “I’m planning to

you doing

divulged, “Jay has been in a car accident. He’s currently in the hospital,

his life. I need to visit

gasped, completely taken

forsake him and their daughter to be by Jaydon’s

with Lilia to Gaprington! I’ll come find you

a bitter laugh. “Joanna. I’ll give

gonna be the end of our relationship! There’s

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 my

you leave our daughter behind?” Bruce’s voice

circumstances are entirely

“Don’t waste

I must

do you truly value Jaydon over me and

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

sorry, I 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

explanations

Bruce

Joanna had already hung

Bang!

Bruce

little face turning

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