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!

quickly reached for his phone and dialed Joanna’s

Joanna neared the pier, she heard her phone ring, causing her heart

ID, she knew it was

precisely why she didn’t dare to

had gone to visit Jaydon,

Beep, beep, beep!

incessant ringing intensified Bruce’s

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

in the past that nearly claimed her life! Bruce grew increasingly restless, relentlessly blaming himself for allowing her to go

matter.

Beep, beep, beep!

dialed

raced, but she mustered the courage to

tone, “Joanna, where are you? We’re about to board the plane. Why

to

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

confessed, “Bruce, I have a pressing

Lilia go to Gaprington. I’ll

this, Bruce furrowed his

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

a deep breath, striving to convey her message with

ahead with Lilia to Gaprington! I’ll come

Bruce knitted his brows tightly. “Where are you

me now. Don’t keep me in the

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

are you doing there?” Bruce’s eyes

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

his life. I

Bruce gasped, completely

and their daughter to be by

to Gaprington! I’ll

“Joanna. I’ll give you one final chance.

of our relationship! There’s no need for you to come

please don’t be like this! Lives are hanging in the balance. Jay

you leave our daughter behind?”

are entirely different. He’s been in a severe car accident and is

grinding. “Don’t waste your tongue.

I must visit

do you truly value Jaydon over me and our

more important than our bond as a family?” Bruce’s jealousy

can’t explain everything to you right now! If you insist on thinking that way, I

can only tell you…” Joanna hesitated for 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

further explanations would

Bruce roared in

had already hung

Bang!

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

her little face turning pale in

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