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 and dialed

heard her phone ring, causing

the caller ID, she knew

she didn’t dare

discovered that she had gone to visit Jaydon, he would undoubtedly be

Beep, beep, beep!

incessant ringing intensified Bruce’s

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

claimed her life! Bruce grew increasingly restless,

the matter. Mr.

Beep, beep, beep!

dialed

but she mustered

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

to

going on? Tell me where you are. I’ll come

her courage and confessed, “Bruce, I have

and Lilia go to Gaprington. I’ll join you

furrowed

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

took a deep breath, striving to convey her message with

with Lilia to Gaprington!

his brows tightly. “Where are

Don’t keep

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

you doing there?” Bruce’s eyes

divulged, “Jay has been in a car accident. He’s currently in the hospital,

his life. I need to

Bruce gasped, completely taken

and their daughter to

with Lilia to Gaprington! I’ll come

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

our relationship! There’s no need

be like this! Lives are hanging in the balance. Jay is in critical condition, fighting for his life. He’s my closest friend, and I

our daughter behind?” Bruce’s voice turned

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

teeth grinding. “Don’t

I must

truly value Jaydon over

our bond as a family?” Bruce’s jealousy

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

I are truly just friends! Our relationship isn’t so complicated

further explanations would

Bruce roared in

Joanna had already hung

Bang!

Bruce angrily threw the phone to the ground, shattering

little face

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