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 and

heard her phone ring, causing her heart to sink

even looking at the caller ID, she knew

she didn’t

that she had gone to visit Jaydon,

Beep, beep, beep!

ringing

was on the verge of madness, thinkinig about

endured a harrowing kidnapping attack in the past that nearly claimed her life! Bruce

matter. Mr.

Beep, beep, beep!

dialed Joanna’s phone

but she mustered the

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

to find

Bruce, “What’s going on? Tell me where

Joanna plucked up her courage and confessed, “Bruce, I have a

to Gaprington.

this, Bruce furrowed his brow, his

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

deep breath, striving to convey her message with clarity,

Gaprington!

tightly. “Where are you

Don’t keep me in the

said worriedly, “I’m planning to go

doing there?”

“Jay has been in

I need to

Bruce gasped,

anticipated Joanna would forsake him and their daughter to be

Lilia to Gaprington! I’ll come find you

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

relationship! There’s no need for you to

this! Lives are hanging in the balance. Jay is in critical condition,

daughter behind?” Bruce’s voice turned piercingly

Lilia can wait for a day or two without any repercussions. But Jay’s circumstances are entirely different. He’s been in a severe

his teeth grinding. “Don’t

but I

you truly value Jaydon over me and

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

you right now! If you

and I are

knew that further explanations

Bruce

had already hung

Bang!

the air as Bruce angrily threw the phone to the ground, shattering

little

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