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

her phone

looking at the caller ID,

why she didn’t dare to

she had gone to visit Jaydon, he would undoubtedly be

Beep, beep, beep!

ringing intensified Bruce’s

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

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

matter. Mr.

Beep, beep, beep!

frantically dialed Joanna’s phone

heart raced, but she mustered the courage

tone, “Joanna, where are you? We’re about to board the plane. Why haven’t you returned

Joanna hesitated, struggling to find the right

going on? Tell me where you

courage and confessed, “Bruce, I have a pressing matter that

and Lilia go to

furrowed

exactly are you now? What has happened? What’s it that’s even more

breath, striving to convey her message with clarity, despite her restlessness, “Anyway,

Gaprington! I’ll come

brows tightly. “Where

me now. Don’t keep

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

doing

has been in a

I

Bruce gasped, completely taken

would forsake him and

with Lilia to Gaprington! I’ll

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

our relationship! There’s no

in the balance. Jay is in critical

our daughter behind?” Bruce’s voice

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

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

sorry, but I must visit

do you truly value Jaydon over

bond as a family?” Bruce’s jealousy

now! If you insist on thinking that way, I

moment, and resumed, “I can only tell you that Jay and I

that further explanations would likely be

Bruce

Joanna had

Bang!

the air as Bruce angrily threw the phone to the

start, her little face turning pale

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