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 neared the pier, she heard her phone ring, causing her heart to sink

the caller ID,

was precisely why she didn’t

she had gone to visit Jaydon,

Beep, beep, beep!

incessant ringing intensified

of madness, thinkinig about instructing the bodyguards to search

Joanna had endured a harrowing kidnapping attack in the past that nearly claimed her life! Bruce grew increasingly

the matter.

Beep, beep, beep!

dialed

she mustered the courage

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

to find

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

courage and confessed, “Bruce, I have a

to Gaprington.

furrowed his brow, his

happened? What’s it

striving to convey her message with clarity, despite

to Gaprington!

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

me now. Don’t keep me

said worriedly, “I’m planning to

are you doing there?”

and she truthfully divulged, “Jay has been in a car accident.

his life. I need to visit

Bruce gasped, completely taken

anticipated Joanna would forsake him and

ahead with Lilia to Gaprington! I’ll come find

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

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

like this! Lives are hanging in the balance. Jay is

our daughter behind?” Bruce’s voice

any repercussions. But Jay’s circumstances are entirely different. He’s been in a severe car

clenched his jaw tightly, his teeth grinding. “Don’t waste your tongue. Come back to

but I must

value Jaydon over

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

sorry, I can’t explain everything to you right now!

Jay and I are truly just friends! Our

knew that further explanations would likely

Bruce

Joanna had already

Bang!

the air as Bruce angrily threw the phone to

a start, her little face

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