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!

his

the pier, she heard her phone ring, causing her heart

even looking at the caller ID, she knew it was

why she didn’t

she had gone to

Beep, beep, beep!

incessant ringing intensified

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

Joanna had endured a harrowing kidnapping attack in the past that nearly claimed her life! Bruce grew increasingly restless, relentlessly blaming himself for allowing her to go

the matter.

Beep, beep, beep!

dialed Joanna’s phone

heart raced, but she mustered the courage to

carried an urgent and worried tone, “Joanna, where

to find the right

Bruce, “What’s going on? Tell me

a brief silence, Joanna plucked up her courage and confessed, “Bruce,

Lilia go to Gaprington. I’ll join you

furrowed

has happened? What’s it

her message with

Gaprington! I’ll

this Bruce knitted his brows tightly.

Don’t keep me in

her thoughts and said worriedly, “I’m

doing

divulged, “Jay has been in a

his life. I need

gasped, completely taken

forsake him and their daughter to be by Jaydon’s

Gaprington! I’ll come find

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

end of our relationship!

upon hearing Bruce’s words. She 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 closest friend,

can you leave our daughter behind?” Bruce’s voice

a day or two without any repercussions. But Jay’s circumstances are entirely different. He’s been in a severe car accident and is currently undergoing critical

“Don’t waste your tongue. Come back to me

I must

truly value Jaydon over me

our bond as a family?”

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

Jay and I are truly just friends! Our relationship isn’t so complicated as you’re imagining!”

explanations would likely be

Hello!” Bruce roared in

Joanna had already hung

Bang!

filled the air as Bruce angrily

little face turning pale

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