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 ring, causing her

ID, she knew it was

why she didn’t dare

Bruce discovered that she had gone to visit

Beep, beep, beep!

incessant ringing

madness, thinkinig about instructing

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

matter. Mr.

Beep, beep, beep!

frantically dialed Joanna’s

raced, but she mustered the courage to

on the other end carried an urgent and worried tone, “Joanna, where are you? We’re

Joanna hesitated, struggling to find

Bruce, “What’s going on? Tell me

“Bruce, I

go to Gaprington.

furrowed his brow, his concern

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

a deep breath, striving to convey her message with clarity, despite her restlessness, “Anyway,

ahead with Lilia to Gaprington! I’ll come find you

Bruce knitted his brows tightly. “Where

now. Don’t keep me in the

said worriedly, “I’m planning to

are you doing there?”

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

I need to

gasped,

forsake him and their

ahead with Lilia to Gaprington! I’ll come

a bitter laugh. “Joanna. I’ll

our relationship! There’s

pleaded, “Bruce, please don’t be like this! Lives are hanging in the balance. Jay is in critical condition, fighting for his life. He’s my

our daughter behind?” Bruce’s voice turned

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

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

sorry, but I must

value Jaydon over

our bond as a family?” Bruce’s

you right now! If you insist on thinking that

for a moment, and resumed, “I can only tell you that Jay and I are truly just friends! Our relationship isn’t so complicated

further explanations would

Bruce roared

Joanna had already hung

Bang!

Bruce

start, her little face turning pale

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