The Return of His Unrivaled Ex-Wife

“Of course I do!”

After returning home, Lilia became particularly excited and chatted non–stop about how she wanted to go to kindergarten and how much she missed her teacher.

Davian and Irvin wore forced smiles. They already knew something had happened to their father. Although they didn’t. know the specifics, they were aware that it was something serious.

However, in front of their little sister, they didn’t dare show it!

“Mommy, when can I go to kindergarten?”

Joanna lovingly stroked her daughter’s head. “Darling, you can go to kindergarten as soon as you fully recover from your illness.”

“Oh, okay.”

“Mommy, Christmas is coming soon. Will Daddy come back?”

Joanna’s eyes filled with worry. It had been nine days since Bruce was taken away.

Tomorrow was Christmas Eve, a day for family reunions.

“Yes, he will come back, Joanna answered, trying to reassure her daughter.

Lilia blinked her big eyes and coquettishly suggested, “Mommy, can I make a video call to Daddy?”

“Daddy is busy with work and might not have time to answer your call,” Joanna replied, trying to manage her daughter’s expectations.

“He’ll be back soon after he’s done with work.”

“Oh- Lilia buried her head in her food again.

Davian and Irvin were also fiddling with the food in their bowls. Their faces were filled with worry and they didn’t have an appetite.

Seeing this, Joanna urged them. “Hurry up and eat. You need to go to bed early after dinner.”

“Yup!”

The children quickly finished a few bites and obediently went back to their rooms to sleep.

As the children went to bed, Joanna’s mind started to wander.

She had been preoccupied with taking care of Lilia at the hospital and hadn’t had a chance to visit Bruce in the detention center.

Tomorrow, he would be eligible for bail, and she had to go pick him up.

at the detention center early in

had already arranged for his release on bail. He couldn’t leave the country during the appeal period and had to be available for questioning by the police at

stepped out of the gates of the detention center, Bruce spotted Joanna waiting

of

had not seen each other for more

appeared unchanged, except noticeably

Joanna snapped back to reality. “Let’s get in the

“Yup!”

they both got into the car. Bruce settled himself lazily in the seat, crossing his legs as if he had just

sat beside him, and an uncomfortable silence settled between them

the journey, unable to contain herself any longer, Joanna broke the silence. “Bruce, how are you? Are

eyebrow, his gaze filled with complex emotions. “You don’t have to worry. The

admitted,

Bruce smirked, his eyes playfully fixed on Joanna. His large hand couldn’t resist resting on her shoulder, ready to pull her into

“Did you miss me?”

fooling around? It’s not the

you miss me?” Bruce persisted, not letting up on

it!” Joanna tried to push away his hand, feeling a

if you miss me. Just answer me, Bruce insisted, his

she evasively

“What about you?”

her teary eyes spoke

time like this, this damned man’s mind was still filled with

make that expression? Cry when I’m dead!” he said, his tone

that, she covered his mouth

you afraid

stared at him fixedly, her tears kept

she didn’t want him

as you make it

you crying?” Bruce raised her chin, a more serious

my eye.

pretending. You’re clearly worried about me but refuse to admit it,” Bruce remarked, his hand wrapping

Joanna instinctively tried to avoid him, but her resistance faded

her lip gently. “Joanna, I want you to remember

stopped struggling and melted into his arms, seeking solace in their connection. “Bruce, please don’t

put away his previous frivolity, and a hint of confusion appeared in his eyes

gravity of the situation seemed to have surpassed

in jail, but he didn’t know the