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 dialed Joanna’s

heard her phone ring, causing her heart

the caller ID, she knew it

precisely why she didn’t dare

to visit

Beep, beep, beep!

ringing intensified

verge of madness, thinkinig about instructing the bodyguards to search every nook and cranny in the

nearly claimed her life! Bruce

the matter. Mr.

Beep, beep, beep!

dialed

mustered the courage to answer,

tone, “Joanna, where are you? We’re

hesitated, struggling to find the right

within Bruce, “What’s going on? Tell me where you are.

confessed, “Bruce, I have a pressing

go to Gaprington. I’ll join you

Bruce furrowed

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

deep breath, striving to convey her message with clarity, despite

to Gaprington! I’ll come find

knitted his brows tightly. “Where are you now?

keep me in

worriedly, “I’m planning to go

you doing

divulged, “Jay has been in a car accident.

his life. I need to visit

gasped, completely

him and

Gaprington! I’ll

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

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

in the balance. Jay is in critical condition, fighting

can you leave our daughter behind?”

repercussions. But Jay’s circumstances are entirely different. He’s been in

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

I must

value Jaydon over me and

family?” Bruce’s jealousy consumed him, pushing him dangerously close to the

everything to you right now!

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

further explanations would likely

Hello!” Bruce roared in

had already hung

Bang!

of a loud crash filled the air as Bruce

little

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