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

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

looking at the caller ID, she knew it was Bruce

was precisely why she didn’t

she had gone to visit

Beep, beep, beep!

ringing

thinkinig about instructing the bodyguards to search every nook and cranny in the

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

the matter.

Beep, beep, beep!

dialed Joanna’s phone

heart raced, but she mustered the

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

hesitated, struggling to find

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

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

Lilia go to Gaprington. I’ll join you

hearing this, Bruce furrowed his brow,

now? What has happened? What’s it

striving to convey her message

ahead with Lilia to Gaprington!

his brows tightly. “Where are you

now. Don’t keep me

said worriedly, “I’m

are you doing there?”

resolve solidified, and she truthfully divulged, “Jay has been in

his life. I need

Bruce gasped, completely taken

would forsake him and their daughter to

Gaprington! I’ll come find you

I’ll give

it’s gonna be the end of our relationship! There’s no need for you to come

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

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

Lilia can wait for a day or two without any repercussions. But Jay’s circumstances are entirely different.

teeth grinding. “Don’t waste your tongue. Come back to me

I must

Jaydon over

a family?” Bruce’s

explain everything to you right now! If you insist on thinking

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 ended

further explanations would likely be

Bruce roared in

had already hung

Bang!

a loud crash filled the air as Bruce angrily

made a start, her little face turning pale

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