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

she heard her phone ring, causing her heart

even looking at the caller ID, she knew it was Bruce

precisely why she

gone to visit

Beep, beep, beep!

incessant ringing intensified

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

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

the matter.

Beep, beep, beep!

frantically dialed Joanna’s

but she mustered the courage

an urgent and worried tone, “Joanna, where are you? We’re about

struggling to find

within Bruce, “What’s going on? Tell me

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

Lilia go to Gaprington. I’ll

furrowed his brow, his concern

where exactly are you now? What has happened? What’s it that’s even

to convey her message with clarity, despite her restlessness, “Anyway,

ahead with Lilia to Gaprington! I’ll come

knitted his brows tightly.

Don’t keep me

and said worriedly, “I’m planning

are you doing there?” Bruce’s eyes

“Jay has been in a car

life. I

Bruce gasped, completely

would forsake him and their daughter to

with Lilia to Gaprington! I’ll come find

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

relationship! There’s no need for you to

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

daughter behind?” Bruce’s voice

But Jay’s circumstances are

teeth grinding. “Don’t waste your tongue. Come back to

but I must visit

you truly value Jaydon over me and

bond as a family?” Bruce’s jealousy consumed him, pushing him dangerously close to the brink of

you right now! If you insist on

only tell you that Jay and I are truly just friends! Our relationship isn’t so complicated as you’re imagining!” With those words, Joanna

explanations would likely be

Bruce roared in

had already

Bang!

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

little face turning pale

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255