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!

reached for his phone and

she heard her phone

looking at the caller ID, she

was precisely why she didn’t

she had gone to visit Jaydon, he would

Beep, beep, beep!

ringing intensified

verge of madness, thinkinig about

that nearly claimed her life! Bruce grew

matter.

Beep, beep, beep!

frantically dialed

raced, but she mustered

“Joanna, where are you? We’re

hesitated, struggling to find the right

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

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

and Lilia go to Gaprington. I’ll

furrowed

exactly are you now? What has happened?

deep breath, striving to convey her message with clarity,

with Lilia to Gaprington! I’ll

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

now. Don’t keep me in the

her thoughts and said worriedly, “I’m

doing

divulged, “Jay has been

life. I

gasped,

would forsake him and their

with Lilia to Gaprington! I’ll

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

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

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

our daughter behind?”

circumstances are entirely different. He’s been in a severe car accident and is

teeth grinding. “Don’t waste your tongue.

but I must visit

truly value Jaydon over

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

to you right now! If

tell you…” Joanna hesitated for a moment, and resumed, “I can only tell you that Jay and I

further explanations would likely be

Bruce roared

Joanna had already hung

Bang!

crash filled the air as Bruce angrily threw the phone

a start, her little face

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