The Return of His Unrivaled Ex-Wife by Zara Gibbon

Chapter 213

Bruce and Roxanne were sobbing. At this very moment, Joanna arrived at the worst possible time!

Seeing them in tears, Joanna couldn’t help but feel alarmed. “What’s going on?”

When Bruce laid eyes on Joanna, his gaze turned wild like a furious beast. They were crimson and fierce as if he

wanted to tear Joanna apart right there and then!

“My grandmother is dead! Are you satisfied now?” Joanna cursed, her voice trembling.

This news struck Joanna like a thunderbolt! The flowers she held slipped from her grasp and fell to the ground!

Roxanne, her voice choked with sobs, angrily scolded, “It was you who killed her! It’s because of you that she got so

angry she had to be hospitalized!

“Now that she is gone, how dare you show up?

“You murderer! Didn’t you kill her? Are you happy now?”

“This… this can’t be!” Joanna gasped in disbelief.

Bruce had informed her over the phone that Margaret’s health had been gradually improving.

How could she suddenly pass away?

“Bruce, is this true?” Joanna looked at Bruce in disbelief.

Bruce’s expression changed, and he couldn’t help but clench his fists. “Fuck off! Fuck off! I never want to see you

again!”

“Bruce!” Joanna looked up at him.

With a resounding clap. Bruce’s hand came crashing down on Joanna’s face!

Caught off guard, Joanna stumbled and fell hard to the ground!

The force of the slap was brutal, leaving Joanna dazed, her face swelling up on one side.

“From this moment forward, I never want to lay eyes on you again!”

“Bruce!” Joanna Haynes looked up at him, trying to gather herself.

Bruce clenched his teeth and growled, “You better get the hell out of here! Before I completely lose it!”

Joanna covered her throbbing cheek and struggled to get up.

“My condolences,” she said, then left in a dazed state.

Everything felt like a nightmare, and her mind was completely blank.

After Joanna left, Bruce closed his eyes and delivered a heavy punch to the wall!

Even though he truly loved Joanna, he couldn’t forgive her for what had happened!

His grandmother was the dearest person to him, and he would never forgive himself either.

“Grandma, rest in peace! I won’t let your death go unanswered!

“Joanna Haynes, I won’t let you get away with this!” Bruce gritted his teeth and spoke with a frightening intensity.

Seeing Bruce’s heartbroken expression, Roxanne couldn’t help but feel a sense of satisfaction. “Joanna, let’s see if

you survive this time!

“Even if you survive, you’ll never reconcile with Bruce for the rest of your life!” she thought.

Roxanne’s initial panic gradually subsided.

In any case, this risk had been worth it!

Soon, the funeral for Margaret was in full swing.

The Everett family, the wealthiest clan in Greyport, spared no expense in hosting a grand and dignified event.

Rain drizzled from the sky on the day of the funeral.

Dressed in solemn black attire, Bruce maintained a chilling expression throughout.

By Bruce’s side stood Roxanne, clad in mourning clothes as his wife.

The funeral was halfway through.

Joanna arrived uninvited.

“Ms. Joanna is here! Ms. Joanna is here!”

Joanna was seeking shelter beneath a black umbrella. Yet, her determination to bid farewell to Margaret remained.

unwavering.

Bruce’s face turned cold, and in front of everyone, he showed no mercy to Joanna. “Get lost! Get out of here!”

Joanna bowed her head and pleaded with a heavy heart, “Bruce, please allow me to accompany Margaret on her

final journey!”

Bruce suddenly raised his head and delivered a harsh blow to Joanna.

Joanna’s lips split, instantly drawing blood.

Still consumed by resentment, Bruce raised his foot, intending to strike her repeatedly.

However, upon witnessing the blood trickling from Joanna’s lips and the fragility in her weary eyes, he finally

restrained himself.

“You better get out of here!

“Joanna Haynes, I won’t let you escape. I’ll make sure you suffer a wretched fate!”

Joanna remained silent, standing in the rain, silently shedding tears.

“Take her away! Don’t let her stay here a second longer!”

Chapter 213

Yes!”

‘Bruce…”

‘Ms. Haynes, please leave the cemetery immediately!” Several bodyguards seized her arms and forcefully dragged

her out of he cemetery

Outside the cemetery gates, the waiting reporters swiftly pounced on Joanna as soon as she was expelled.

They swarmed around her like relentless flies, bombarding her with piercing questions.

Joanna, is it true that Margaret’s death is your fault?”

Can you confirm if Margaret was driven to her demise because of you?”

Can you provide any details? Is Bruce furious? Will you still maintain a friendship with him in the future?”

‘Did you attend the funeral today out of guilt or by your own volition?”

The reporters‘ questions grew increasingly sharp.

Confronted by an onslaught of relentless questions from reporters, Joanna felt utterly bewildered and completely

devoid of strength.

She had become the talk of Greyport, with entertainment reporters bombarding her with every tidbit of news.

Just as the previous surge of attention seemed to be fading, a fresh wave crashed upon her, engulfing her

completely!

“Please, I beg you… just leave me alone!” Joanna pleaded, shutting her eyes and eventually succumbing to

unconsciousness.

“Miss Haynes, Miss Haynes!” Coco and the others swiftly rushed Joanna to the hospital without any delay.

A week passed.

Margaret’s funeral had been over.

“Mr. Everett, are we still going to fight for custody of the children?”

“Of course, I will honor Grandma’s wishes and fight tooth and nail for custody of the children, no matter the cost!”

The lawyer nodded. “Understood!”

Bruce Everett’s face turned grim as he icily declared, “Listen carefully, I want full custody of the children. Not a

single one will be left in her possession!”

“Understood!“,

Before long, the day of the court hearing was arriving.

Bruce had enlisted a team of top–notch international lawyers.

This time, he would show no mercy toward Joanna.

Children were Joanna’s greatest love, and they meant everything to her!

He intended to snatch all the children away from her, aiming to shatter Joanna emotionally!

On the day of the court hearing. Bruce strode into the courtroom, dressed in a black suit, his expression cold.

Joanna followed closely behind, her demeanor solemn.

As expected, Joanna lost the lawsuit, and it was a complete loss!

Bruce was granted full custody of all three children!

The moment they stepped out of the courtroom, Joanna felt dizzy and disoriented, unsure of what to do next.

The children were her emotional pillars. Without them, she wouldn’t have come this far!

She also lacked the courage to face the world without them!

But now, Bruce had taken all the children away!

Joanna’s heart was like shattering into pieces!

Outside the courtroom, Bruce sneered at Joanna, taunting, “Kids, say your goodbyes to your mother!”

Davian and Irvin looked at Joanna, crying inconsolably. “Mommy, Mommy…”

“Davian, Irvin!” Joanna desperately yearned to chase after them!

“Escort my kids to the car!” Bruce instructed his guards.

“Bruce Everett!”

“Mommy, Mommy!” Davian and Irvin’s sobs became even more heart–rending.

“You can’t do this, you can’t!” Joanna lunged at Bruce in sheer desperation!

“Give them back to me! Give them back!” Joanna shouted desperately.

Bruce sneered as he forcefully shoved Joanna to the ground.

“Joanna, this is just the beginning. I’m going to take everything away from you!”

“Bruce Everett!

“I won’t let you have the children. I’m going to appeal, no matter what!”

“Well, I suggest you abandon the appeal. Save some money for your living!” Bruce taunted with arrogance,

Truly, there was nothing he couldn’t accomplish when he set his mind to it!

If he seriously confronted Joanna, she wouldn’t stand a chance.

Lilia, Lilia.

“Bruce, Lilia is sick. You can’t take proper care of her. Leave her to me!”

“Don’t even think about it!

“From this point forward, the kids have no ties to you!”

“No, you can’t be so heartless. You can’t do this!”

Joanna lunged forward in a frenzy!

The children meant everything to her!

Bruce had seized her vulnerability and aimed to torment her until she reached the depths of despair.

What purpose did her struggles serve without her children by her side?

“Daddy!”

“Sweetie, you’ll live with Daddy from now on. Don’t worry, Daddy will find you a new mommy!”

“No, I don’t want to!

“I only want Mommy!”

“Get in the car!”

Bruce Everett gracefully entered the car, his long strides commanding attention, and then the luxurious vehicle

departed!

In this legal battle, Joanna suffered a resounding defeat! She knew that even if she continued to appeal, she would

never win custody of the children!

“Miss Haynes, you should go home first. You can take your time to plan once you are home.”

Joanna felt dizzy and disoriented.

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