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

phone ring, causing her heart

caller ID, she knew it

she didn’t dare

Bruce discovered that she had gone to visit Jaydon, he would undoubtedly

Beep, beep, beep!

incessant ringing intensified

of madness, thinkinig about

remembered Joanna had endured a harrowing kidnapping attack in the past that nearly claimed her life! Bruce grew increasingly restless, relentlessly blaming himself for allowing her to go

the matter. Mr.

Beep, beep, beep!

frantically dialed

but she mustered the courage to answer,

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

to find the

Tell

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

go to Gaprington. I’ll

this, Bruce furrowed

where exactly are you now? What has happened? What’s it

to convey her message with clarity, despite her restlessness,

ahead with Lilia to Gaprington! I’ll

tightly. “Where

keep me in

worriedly, “I’m planning

doing there?”

she truthfully divulged, “Jay has been in a

his life. I need to visit

gasped,

him and their daughter to

with Lilia to Gaprington! I’ll come find you

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

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

heart 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

our daughter behind?”

without any repercussions. But Jay’s circumstances are entirely different. He’s been in a severe car accident and is currently

clenched his jaw tightly, his teeth grinding. “Don’t waste your tongue.

I must visit

you truly value Jaydon over me and

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

I can’t explain everything to you right now! If you insist on thinking that

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

explanations

Hello!” Bruce

Joanna had

Bang!

filled the air as Bruce angrily

start, her little face turning pale in

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