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 phone and

phone ring,

the caller ID, she knew it was

she

she had gone to visit Jaydon, he would

Beep, beep, beep!

incessant ringing

was on the verge of madness, thinkinig about instructing

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 to

the matter.

Beep, beep, beep!

dialed

she mustered

worried tone, “Joanna, where are you? We’re about to

struggling to find

going on? Tell me

courage and confessed, “Bruce, I have

Lilia go to Gaprington. I’ll join

Bruce furrowed his brow, his concern

happened? What’s it that’s even more important than

her message with

with Lilia to Gaprington! I’ll

this Bruce knitted his brows tightly. “Where are you now? What

me now. Don’t keep me

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

doing there?” Bruce’s eyes

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

life. I need to visit

gasped,

him and

with Lilia to Gaprington! I’ll come

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

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

daughter behind?” Bruce’s voice

without any repercussions. But Jay’s circumstances are

teeth grinding. “Don’t waste your tongue.

I

you truly value Jaydon over me and

connection with Jaydon more important than our bond as a family?” Bruce’s jealousy consumed him, pushing him dangerously

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

a 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 the

further explanations would likely be

Bruce roared in

had

Bang!

crash filled the air as Bruce angrily threw the phone

start, her little

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