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

Joanna neared the pier, she heard her phone

the caller ID, she knew it was Bruce

she didn’t dare to

she had gone to visit Jaydon,

Beep, beep, beep!

incessant ringing

on the verge of madness, thinkinig about instructing the bodyguards to search every

claimed her life! Bruce

matter. Mr.

Beep, beep, beep!

dialed Joanna’s

raced, but she mustered the courage

other end carried an urgent and worried tone, “Joanna, where are you? We’re about to board the plane. Why haven’t you returned

hesitated, struggling to find the right

on? Tell

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

Lilia go to Gaprington. I’ll join you

hearing this, Bruce furrowed

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

to convey her message with

Lilia to Gaprington! I’ll come find

tightly. “Where are you now? What

Don’t keep me in the

said worriedly, “I’m planning to

are you doing there?”

has been in a car

his life. I

gasped,

never anticipated Joanna would forsake him and their daughter to be by Jaydon’s

to Gaprington!

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

end of our relationship! There’s no

words. She pleaded, “Bruce, please don’t be like this! Lives are hanging in the balance. Jay is in

our daughter behind?” Bruce’s voice turned

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

clenched his jaw tightly, his teeth grinding. “Don’t waste

I

Jaydon over me

than our bond as a family?” Bruce’s jealousy consumed him, pushing him

you right now! If you insist

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

knew that further explanations would likely

Bruce

Joanna had already

Bang!

crash filled the air as Bruce angrily threw the

made a start, her little face turning

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