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 phone and

Joanna neared the pier, she heard her phone ring,

the caller ID,

precisely why she didn’t dare

she had gone to visit Jaydon, he would undoubtedly

Beep, beep, beep!

incessant ringing

of madness, thinkinig about instructing the bodyguards

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

matter. Mr.

Beep, beep, beep!

dialed Joanna’s

mustered the

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

struggling to find

Tell me where you are. I’ll come

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

to Gaprington. I’ll

hearing this, Bruce furrowed his brow, his concern

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

deep breath, striving to convey her message with clarity, despite her restlessness, “Anyway, it’s

to Gaprington! I’ll

tightly. “Where are you now? What

Don’t keep me in

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

you doing there?” Bruce’s eyes

resolve solidified, and she truthfully divulged, “Jay has been in a

his life. I need

gasped, completely

him and their

with Lilia to Gaprington! I’ll come find you

bitter laugh. “Joanna. I’ll give

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

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,

leave our daughter behind?”

day or two without any repercussions. But Jay’s circumstances are entirely different. He’s been in a severe car

“Don’t waste your tongue.

sorry, but I must

value Jaydon over me

with Jaydon more important than our bond as a family?” Bruce’s jealousy consumed him, pushing him dangerously close to the brink

you right now! If you insist on thinking that way, I

“I can only tell you that Jay and I are truly just friends! Our relationship

knew that further explanations

Hello!” Bruce roared in

Joanna had already hung

Bang!

filled the air as Bruce angrily threw

made a start, her little face turning pale in an

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