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

pier, she heard her phone ring, causing her heart to sink

ID, she knew it

why she didn’t

gone to

Beep, beep, beep!

incessant ringing intensified Bruce’s

about instructing the bodyguards to search every nook and cranny in

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

matter. Mr.

Beep, beep, beep!

frantically dialed

raced, but she mustered the courage

tone, “Joanna, where

hesitated, struggling to find

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

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

go to Gaprington. I’ll join

this, Bruce furrowed his

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

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

Lilia to Gaprington! I’ll come find

tightly.

Don’t keep me in

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

doing

and she truthfully divulged, “Jay has been in a car accident. He’s

I need

gasped,

him and their daughter

Gaprington! I’ll

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

be the end of our relationship! There’s no

pleaded, “Bruce, please don’t be like this! Lives are hanging in the

can you leave our daughter behind?” Bruce’s

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

“Don’t waste your tongue. Come

but I must

Jaydon

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

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

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

explanations would

Bruce

Joanna had already

Bang!

crash filled the air as Bruce

start, her little face turning pale

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