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!

for his phone and

phone ring, causing her

caller ID, she knew it was

precisely why she didn’t dare to

discovered that she had gone to visit Jaydon, he

Beep, beep, beep!

ringing intensified

about instructing the bodyguards to search

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

the matter.

Beep, beep, beep!

frantically dialed Joanna’s phone

but she mustered the courage

the other end carried an urgent and worried tone, “Joanna, where

to find the

going on? Tell me where

courage and confessed, “Bruce, I have

to Gaprington. I’ll

furrowed his brow, his

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

deep breath, striving to convey her message with clarity, despite her restlessness,

ahead with Lilia to Gaprington! I’ll come find you

this Bruce knitted his brows tightly. “Where are you

me now. Don’t keep me

and said worriedly, “I’m planning

you doing there?”

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

his life. I

Bruce gasped, completely taken

anticipated Joanna would forsake him and their

with Lilia to Gaprington!

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

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

sank 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 closest friend, and I cannot simply

daughter behind?”

two without any repercussions. But Jay’s circumstances are entirely different. He’s been in a severe

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

I

Jaydon over me and our

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

can’t 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

that further explanations would likely

Hello!” Bruce

Joanna had already

Bang!

loud crash filled the air as Bruce angrily threw the

little face turning pale

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