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 phone and dialed

the pier, she heard her phone

at the caller ID, she knew it was

precisely why she didn’t

gone to

Beep, beep, beep!

ringing intensified Bruce’s

he was on the verge of madness, thinkinig about instructing the bodyguards to search every nook and cranny

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

matter.

Beep, beep, beep!

dialed Joanna’s

she mustered the courage to

an urgent and worried tone, “Joanna, where are you?

Joanna hesitated, struggling to find the

“What’s going on? Tell me where

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

and Lilia go to Gaprington.

Bruce furrowed his brow, his concern

where exactly are you now? What has happened? What’s

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

to Gaprington! I’ll come

brows tightly. “Where are

keep me in

and said worriedly, “I’m planning to go

you doing there?” Bruce’s

“Jay has been in a

I need to

Bruce gasped,

and their daughter

with Lilia to Gaprington! I’ll come find

laugh. “Joanna. I’ll give you one

our relationship! There’s

sank 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

our daughter behind?”

Lilia can wait for a day or two without any repercussions. But Jay’s circumstances are entirely different. He’s been

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

but I must visit

Jaydon over me

family?” Bruce’s jealousy consumed him, pushing him

to you right now!

resumed, “I can only tell you that Jay and I are truly just friends!

further explanations

Hello!” Bruce roared in

had already hung

Bang!

as Bruce angrily threw the phone to the ground, shattering

little face turning pale

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