Chapter 1098

“Exactly! I also believe entering through the underground dark river is too risky. Unless we are left with no other choice, we must not resort to this method,” Leo said firmly, his expression showing resistance.

Aria added determinedly, “Right now, we can take the initiative to test the waters. Create some provocations that will catch the attention of those scientists in District 17. After our people are captured and taken to District 17, we can gather accurate information and establish communication with the outside. We’ll have the upper hand with a coordinated effort from within and outside. But first, we must prepare a meticulous and comprehensive plan.”

Joanna felt her heart skip a beat. Her mind was tangled in a whirlwind of thoughts.

At this moment, there seemed to be no better option, so they had no choice but to follow Aria’s lead.

With a firm nod, Jaydon agreed, “Then it’s settled!”

“We’ll head back now and share this information with the others. When we’re ready to move, we’ll contact you again.”

With a worried expression, Joanna exclaimed, “Please be careful out there!”

“Understood, and you take care too,”

“Yeah,” Joanna replied.

“We’ll take our leave now,” Aria and Leo stood up, ready to embark on the next phase of their plan.

Joanna intended to stand up, but her body felt weak, “Jay, why don’t you see them off?”

“Will do,” Jaydon replied.

Aria firmly declined, “No need! You rest up and take care. Leo, let’s go.”

After they left.

Joanna was still weak and dizzy as if she had caught a severe cold.

Jaydon asked worriedly, “Joann, are you okay? Should I take you to the hospital for a check-up?”

“I’ll be fine, just feeling a bit dizzy. It’s probably just a cold. I’ll take some cold medicine later, and I’ll be okay,” Joanna replied.

“Alright, take some cold medicine and get a good night’s sleep. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself. Look at how tired your eyes are,” Jaydon said.

“Jay, my mind is in turmoil, and I’m frightened,” Joanna replied, collapsing on the sofa like a worn-out wind-up toy and utterly exhausted.

She could not fathom the idea of Bruce being truly gone. How would she go on if

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he was dead?

such thoughts. Bruce is a man of extraordinary abilities. Even God would be afraid

bewilderment. Jaydon reassured Joanna casually, “You know what they say, the wicked live long while the good

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thousand years,” but upon reflection, he felt the wording was inappropriate, and at the last

a love-hate one, akin to a pair of bitter rivals. They could not stand each other, constantly belittling one another.

not help but soften their hearts

not to say anything further.

Beep, beep, beep.

room. Joanna glanced at her phone and saw that it was a

appeared. “Mommy, why couldn’t I reach you on the phone?” he asked with

sweetheart?” Joanna asked weakly, her voice

displaying a hint of displeasure as he said, “Hey, Mom, what’s taking you so long?

she replied, “Well, your Dad has already headed back. He’s on the plane now, so he’ll be

two little ones were thrilled to hear the news. Their faces

“Really? Dad

should be landing

are you coming back?”

Mommy might need more time. Daddy went back

it’s better than

us.”

never to travel far again, but it’s just a trick to

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left home again. No matter what, it feels like deceiving us,”

little sweethearts…” Joanna

the two little ones refrained from teasing and asked with

struggling to control her emotions, spoke gently, “You two are already grown-up and sensible. You must learn to take care of yourselves, your little sister,

We’re the big brothers, after all,” the boys said

her voice catching in her throat, overwhelmed by emotions she could not express in words.

Bruce were to be truly

there would be no purpose in living, and she would make arrangements for her affairs

that

he can provide some comfort by staying with the children.

be with the children in her

Bruce has left her without the courage to continue living. Even if she lived on, each day would be filled

fine. Just be good, and Daddy

mommy, come back soon

got it. Kiss

blew a virtual kiss into the phone before they said, “Goodbye,

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