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!

reached for his phone and

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

looking at the caller ID, she knew it

why she didn’t dare

she had gone to visit

Beep, beep, beep!

ringing intensified Bruce’s

the verge of madness, thinkinig about instructing the bodyguards to search

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

the matter.

Beep, beep, beep!

dialed Joanna’s

she mustered the courage to

and worried tone, “Joanna, where are you? We’re about to board the

Joanna hesitated, struggling to find

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

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

go to Gaprington. I’ll

furrowed his

What has happened? What’s it

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

ahead with Lilia to Gaprington! I’ll come

his brows tightly. “Where are you now?

me now. Don’t keep

said worriedly,

you doing there?” Bruce’s eyes

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

life. I need to

Bruce gasped, completely

never anticipated Joanna would forsake him and their daughter to

Gaprington! I’ll come find

laugh. “Joanna. I’ll give you one

our relationship! There’s no

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 simply abandon

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

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

clenched his jaw tightly, his teeth grinding. “Don’t waste your tongue. Come back to

but I must visit

truly value Jaydon

than our bond as a family?” Bruce’s jealousy

right now! If

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 you’re imagining!” With those words,

explanations would likely be

Bruce roared

had already

Bang!

Bruce angrily threw

little face turning pale in an

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