The Return of His Unrivaled Ex-Wife

Chapter 748

Seeing Bruce’s reluctant expression, Aria put on a wistful smile. “Bruce, if you find it difficult, just forget about it.”

Bruce’s brows furrowed and unfolded repeatedly as he hesitated to respond. “Aria… It’s not that I don’t want to promise you,

but…”

“You’re afraid that

your

wife will be angry

and sad, aren’t you?”

He remained silent, indicating that she was right.

He had already hurt Joanna so many times, after all.

If he agreed to Aria’s request, Joanna would absolutely find it unacceptable, leaving him consequently.

“Forget it. I was just joking. You didn’t hear anything.” She tried her best to hold back her tears.

However, the more she acted this way, the more his heart ached

“Aria, medical technology is so advanced now; you will definitely be fine. Don’t think too much, eh? Work with the doctors and focus on your treatment. And if… if it really comes to that point, I will… definitely be by your side.”

He subconsciously agreed to her request as he could not reject her.

“Thank you!” she said as she leaned weakly in his arms.

He shivered slightly, instinctively wanting to push her away. But seeing how vulnerable she was, he could not bring himself to do it.

Avery Women’s Hospital.

Miranda, who looked at the clock constantly, could not help but mutter, “It’s already half past two. Why isn’t Mr. Everett back yet?”

Lilian chimed in, “Yeah! He shouldn’t have left on his wedding day.”

Joanna smiled helplessly. “Maybe it’s related to work.”

“Work can’t possibly be more important than getting married.”

“It’s alright. Let’s wait a little longer!” Joanna comforted Miranda with a smile.

Ironically, it was Joanna’s wedding, but Miranda seemed even more nervous than her.

Joanna instinctively checked the time again.

It was already half past two, so she wondered why he had yet to return.

After all, Bruce had always been punctual.

There was still half an hour left, and she was certain that he would arrive before three o’clock.

Soon.

It was three o’clock.

Mr. Jameson arrived at the hospital with the City Hall’s officers, right on time.

“Mrs. Everett, where is Mr. Everett?”

his way. Please wait a moment. Miranda, prépare

hurriedly poured coffee for Mr. Jameson and the officers.

she set out wedding cupcakes and fruits on

Joanna quickly called

Ring, ring, ring.

long

number you dialed

She was puzzled.

was going on.

him not to answer her calls, after all.

thought was

Ring, ring, ring.

quickly

after three attempts, there was still

out, Bruce did not want to disturb

he put his phone on

Joanna hurriedly

Ring, ring, ring,

phone quite promptly. “Hello, Miss Haynes,

anxiously

isn’t with me!”

serious. “He

Everett gave me the day off today. He went out alone, and he didn’t want us

a chilling sensation surged

wondered what was

attack from bad people. Now, he was heading out once more, but this time without any bodyguards. This made her

to process marriage registrations for other couples, and we can’t

time. He’ll be here soon,” Mr. Jameson quickly

of an eye, another twenty minutes had passed.

was already half

three. We can’t wait any longer,”

is pressing. We have to move

Philips, please wait a bit

can’t wait

a little longer!” Mr.

twenty minutes at most. If Mr. Everett doesn’t make it back by then, we’ll have to reschedule for next week.”

“Okay.Thank you.”

heart was filled with anxiety as she continued

Finally…

call, he

she anxiously asked, “Bruce, where are you

was astonished when

had been too preoccupied with worrying about Aria’s condition that he had forgotten

at his watch; it was already a quarter to

sorry… Something came up, and I got delayed. I’m

some kind

worried about

be back soon! See you very soon!” He did not want to say more, fearing

have Leo come to the

“Bruce…

point. He did not want to delay any longer, hurriedly leaving

to the underground parking lot, started the car, and sped off to

take around 20 minutes

his watch,

have forgotten such an important

not do it intentionally.

had been discussing Aria’s test results and condition non-stop.