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

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

ID, she knew it was Bruce

she didn’t dare

gone to visit Jaydon, he would undoubtedly be

Beep, beep, beep!

ringing intensified Bruce’s

verge of madness, thinkinig about instructing the bodyguards to search every nook and

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

matter. Mr.

Beep, beep, beep!

dialed

heart raced, 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 board the plane.

hesitated, struggling to find

on? Tell me where you are.

a brief silence, Joanna plucked up her courage and confessed, “Bruce, I have a

Lilia go to Gaprington. I’ll join you

furrowed his brow, his concern

What has happened? What’s it that’s even more important

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

Gaprington! I’ll come find

Bruce knitted his brows tightly. “Where are you now? What

Don’t keep

thoughts and said worriedly, “I’m planning to go to

doing

“Jay has been in a car accident. He’s

life. I

gasped,

and their daughter

to Gaprington! I’ll

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

end of our relationship! There’s no need

words. She pleaded, “Bruce, please don’t be like this! Lives are hanging in the balance. Jay

our daughter behind?” Bruce’s

for a day or two without any repercussions. But Jay’s circumstances are entirely different. He’s been

tightly, his teeth grinding. “Don’t waste

sorry, but I must visit

truly value Jaydon over

connection with Jaydon more important than our bond as a family?” Bruce’s jealousy consumed

to you right now! If you insist on

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

explanations would

Bruce roared in

Joanna had

Bang!

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

little face turning pale in an

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