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 dialed Joanna’s

heard her phone

the caller ID, she knew it was Bruce

was precisely why she didn’t dare to

gone to visit

Beep, beep, beep!

incessant ringing intensified

about instructing the bodyguards to search every nook and cranny in the

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

the matter.

Beep, beep, beep!

frantically dialed Joanna’s phone

she mustered

urgent and worried tone, “Joanna, where are

to find the

within Bruce, “What’s going on? Tell

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

go to

hearing this, Bruce furrowed his brow,

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

striving to convey her message

to Gaprington! I’ll

Bruce knitted his brows tightly. “Where are

me now. Don’t keep me in

and said worriedly,

doing there?” Bruce’s

solidified, and she truthfully divulged, “Jay has been in a car accident. He’s

I

gasped,

forsake him and their daughter to be by

with Lilia to Gaprington! I’ll come find

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

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

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

leave our daughter

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

“Don’t

but I

do you truly value Jaydon over

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

can’t explain everything to you right now! If you

a moment, and resumed, “I can only tell you that Jay and I are truly just

further explanations would

Hello!” Bruce

had already

Bang!

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

made a start, her little face

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