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

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

eyes met, and a mixture of sadness and

not seen each other

unchanged,

almost a minute before Joanna snapped back to

“Yup!”

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

and an uncomfortable

any longer, Joanna broke the silence. “Bruce, how are you? Are

with complex emotions. “You don’t have to worry. The

really worried,” Joanna admitted,

smirked, his eyes playfully fixed on Joanna. His large hand couldn’t resist resting on her shoulder,

“Did you miss me?”

you stop fooling around? It’s not the time for jokes. Why are you in such

don’t you miss me?” Bruce persisted, not letting up on his

push away his hand, feeling a mix of

answer

darted around, and she evasively replied, “The children miss

“What about you?”

her teary

like this, this damned man’s mind was still

are you crying? I’m not dead. Why do you make that expression? Cry when I’m dead!” he said, his tone tinged

moment Joanna heard that, she covered his mouth reflexively. “No,

you

him fixedly, her tears

she didn’t want

It’s not as serious as you make it sound.” Joanna pleaded,

you crying?” Bruce raised her

got something in my eye.

but refuse to admit it,” Bruce remarked, his hand wrapping around

avoid him, but her resistance faded

gently. “Joanna, I want you to remember

seeking solace in their connection. “Bruce, please don’t

his previous frivolity, and a hint of confusion appeared in his eyes as he gently

the situation seemed to have surpassed

in jail, but he didn’t know the duration of his