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

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

at the caller ID, she knew

was precisely why she didn’t dare to

discovered that she had gone to

Beep, beep, beep!

incessant ringing

madness, thinkinig about instructing the bodyguards to search every nook

Joanna had endured a harrowing kidnapping attack in the past that nearly claimed her life! Bruce grew increasingly

the matter.

Beep, beep, beep!

dialed

mustered

and worried tone, “Joanna, where are you?

Joanna hesitated, struggling to find

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

her courage and confessed, “Bruce, I have a pressing

and Lilia go to

Bruce furrowed his brow, his

are you now? What has happened?

took a deep breath, striving to convey her message

with Lilia to Gaprington! I’ll come find you

his brows tightly. “Where are you

Don’t keep me

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

you doing there?” Bruce’s eyes

and she truthfully divulged, “Jay has been

his life. I need to

Bruce gasped, completely taken

forsake him and their daughter to

Lilia to Gaprington! I’ll

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

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

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

our daughter behind?” Bruce’s voice turned

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

grinding. “Don’t waste your

sorry, but I must

truly value Jaydon over me and our

with Jaydon more important than our bond as a family?” Bruce’s jealousy consumed him, pushing him dangerously close to the brink of

to you right now! If you

tell you…” Joanna hesitated for a moment, and resumed, “I can only tell you that Jay and I are truly just friends! Our relationship isn’t so complicated as

knew that further explanations would likely

Hello!” Bruce roared in

had already

Bang!

Bruce angrily threw

a start, her little face turning pale in

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255