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

heard her phone ring, causing her heart to sink even

even looking at the caller ID,

why she didn’t dare

to visit Jaydon, he would

Beep, beep, beep!

incessant ringing intensified

about instructing the bodyguards to search every nook and cranny

life! Bruce grew increasingly restless, relentlessly blaming himself for allowing her to go

the matter.

Beep, beep, beep!

frantically dialed Joanna’s

heart raced, but she mustered the

tone, “Joanna, where are you?

Joanna hesitated, struggling to

surged within Bruce, “What’s going on? Tell me where you are.

brief silence, Joanna plucked up her courage and confessed, “Bruce, I have a pressing matter that needs to be done.

to Gaprington. I’ll join you

hearing this, Bruce furrowed his brow, his

where exactly are you now? What has happened?

convey her message with clarity, despite her restlessness, “Anyway, it’s

to Gaprington! I’ll

brows tightly. “Where

Don’t keep me in the

thoughts and said worriedly, “I’m

doing there?”

“Jay has been in a car

his life. I

Bruce gasped, completely taken

would forsake him and their daughter to be by

with Lilia to Gaprington! I’ll

I’ll give you one final chance.

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

are hanging in the balance. Jay is in critical condition, fighting for his life. He’s

you leave our daughter

Lilia can wait for a day or two without any repercussions. But Jay’s circumstances are entirely different. He’s

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

I

value Jaydon over

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

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

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

explanations would likely be

Hello!” Bruce roared

had

Bang!

the air as Bruce angrily threw the phone to the ground, shattering it

made a start, her little face turning pale in an

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