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 and

neared the pier, she heard her phone ring,

looking at the caller ID,

was precisely why she didn’t dare to

had gone to visit Jaydon, he

Beep, beep, beep!

ringing

he was on the verge of madness, thinkinig about instructing the

claimed her life! Bruce grew increasingly restless, relentlessly

the matter.

Beep, beep, beep!

dialed Joanna’s

she mustered the courage to

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

to find the right

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

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

go to Gaprington.

furrowed

you now? What has happened? What’s

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

Lilia to Gaprington! I’ll come find

tightly. “Where

keep

worriedly, “I’m planning

doing there?” Bruce’s eyes

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

I need

Bruce gasped,

would forsake him and their daughter to be by Jaydon’s

ahead with Lilia to Gaprington!

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

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

our daughter

day or two without any repercussions. But Jay’s circumstances are entirely

tightly, his teeth grinding. “Don’t

but I

value Jaydon

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

you right now!

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

explanations would

Bruce

Joanna had

Bang!

of a loud crash filled the air as Bruce angrily threw the phone to

start, her little face turning pale

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