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

phone ring, causing her heart to

looking at the caller ID, she knew it was

she

to visit Jaydon, he would undoubtedly

Beep, beep, beep!

ringing

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

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

matter.

Beep, beep, beep!

frantically dialed Joanna’s phone

but she mustered

end carried an urgent and worried tone, “Joanna, where

Joanna hesitated, struggling to find

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

and confessed, “Bruce, I have a pressing

Lilia go to Gaprington. I’ll join

Bruce furrowed his brow, his concern

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

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

ahead with Lilia to Gaprington! I’ll

this Bruce knitted his brows tightly. “Where are

me now. Don’t keep me in the

thoughts and said worriedly,

doing there?” Bruce’s eyes

truthfully divulged, “Jay has been in

life. I

Bruce gasped, completely taken

him and their daughter to

with Lilia to Gaprington! I’ll

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

of our relationship! There’s no need for

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, and I cannot

daughter behind?”

repercussions. But Jay’s circumstances are entirely different. He’s been in a severe car accident and is currently undergoing critical

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

but I must visit

value Jaydon over

with Jaydon more important than our bond as a family?” Bruce’s

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

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

that further explanations would likely be

Bruce

Joanna had already

Bang!

Bruce angrily threw

made a start, her little

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