The Return of His Unrivaled Ex-Wife by Zara Gibbon

Chapter 257

“From the current situation, the scheming bitch is much better than the angelic bitch.”

“Don’t make it sound so bad. Miss Haynes seems to be quite innocent and passive.”

“Guys, don’t jump to conclusions too early. Wait and see what will happen days later.”

Many netizens were interested in the news and discussed it all the time.

In the Reagan No. S Residence.

Like others, Joanna noticed the news since it was the most popular topic now.

Luckily, things were different now. People were discussing Roxanne instead of Joanna. Joanna thought, “Roxanne

finally has a taste of being attacked and cyberbullied.”

Bruce got home from work at 8 p.m.

Bruce loosened his tie as soon as he got inside. He shouted, “I’m back!”

Bruce was tired because he had meetings today and attended interviews to answer those journalists‘ questions.

Joanna replied plainly, “Welcome back.”

Irvin ran over happily and gave Bruce slippers, saying, “Daddy, welcome back!”

“Thanks!” Bruce touched Irvin’s head after he changed into slippers.

Meanwhile, Davian still stayed in his room.

Compared to Irvin, Davian was relatively cold. Davian’s favorite thing was staying in his room and playing with the

computer.

Lilia greeted sweetly, “Daddy!”

Bruce’s fatigue was gone when he saw his daughter. He carried Lilia and said, “My baby. Kiss Daddy!”

“Smouch!”

Bruce smiled gently and kissed his daughter’s little face, saying, “You’re Daddy’s good baby!”

Joanna frowned and reminded, “Bruce, don’t hug Lilia now. You come back from outside and haven’t washed your

hands.”

Lilia’s resistance to the virus was poor. A weak virus could turn into a serious illness in Lilia’s body. Thus, Joanna had

to be careful when it came to

hygiene.

Bruce said, “I washed my hands outside!”

With that, Bruce handed Lilia to a servant and said, “I’m going upstairs and changing my clothes now.”

“Okay,” replied Joanna.

The servants had already prepared dinner when Bruce finished changing his clothes.

“Mr. Everett, Ms. Haynes, dinner is ready.”

“Great.”

Then the family of five sat at the dining table.

It was rare for them to get together and have dinner like this.

Every time they sat together for a meal, Bruce felt his heart was peaceful and warm. He thought, “I finally felt the

warmth of the family.”

Therefore, Bruce got off work punctually every day. He wouldn’t attend any social events after he got home from

work.

Davian and Irvin were eating happily. On the contrary, Joanna looked like she had too much on her mind.

Seeing Joanna was depressed, Bruce stopped eating. He asked, “Joanna, are you okay? Are you feeling unwell?”

Joanna replied plainly, “No!” She seemed tired.

Bruce put some pasta in his mouth and chewed slowly. Then he said, “By the way, I reached out to the doctors in

Gaprington today. They said we could send Lilia to Gaprington for treatments.

“There’s a 20% chance that Lilia can be cured!”

Joanna’s eyes lit up when she heard that. She cried out, “Really?”

Bruce smiled warmly and said, “We must try it whether what they say is true or not. As long as there is hope, we

should do it.”

Joanna cried, “That’s great. I’m willing to lose ten years of my life to exchange for the chance that Lilia can stand

up!”

Bruce said, “Pack up when you have time. We will bring Lilia abroad for a checkup in a few days.”

Joanna replied, “Oh? Can you ask that doctor to come over to Greyport?”

Bruce said, “It’s better we go there. Many medical equipments are unavailable in our country.”

“Alright then,” said Joanna.

When Irvin heard Bruce and Joanna’s conversation, he asked happily, “Daddy, Mommy, do you mean Lilia can stand

up soon?”

Bruce replied, “It’s possible!”

Irvin cried out, “Wow, that’s great! If Lilia can stand up, she can go to kindergarten with us!”

Lilia also got excited and asked, “Daddy, Mommy, is that true? Can I really stand up?”

Bruce said, “Yes, my good baby. Daddy will definitely find the best doctor in the world to cure you!”

“Daddy is the best!”

Joanna felt a warmth in her heart when she heard that.

Joanna thought, “Anyway, Bruce sincerely loves the children.”

Later, Joanna asked, “Are you guys all full?”

“Yes, we are!”

Bruce said, “Remember to practice the piano after dinner.”

“Got it, Daddy!”

Then the family teacher took away the three kids.

Joanna returned to her room and lay down.

It would be better to exercise after dinner. However, Joanna had hypoglycemia and did not want to move.

Bruce sent Joanna back to her room. Then he prescribed the medicine for Joanna and watched her take the pills.

Seeing Bruce was busy for her, Joanna hesitated to ask him questions. However, Joanna felt silent for a few seconds

and could not help asking, “Bruce, aren’t you going too far?”

Hearing this, Bruce was shocked. Then he looked at Joanna in confusion.

Joanna explained, “I mean, are you being too cruel to Roxanne? I’m afraid she can’t take such a blow and will do

something crazy”

Bruce sneered and said, “Heh! Then let her do it. It’s her freedom to do whatever she wants!”

The last guilt Bruce had for Roxanne was extinguished.

Bruce thought, “Damn it. Roxanne dared to cheat on me and played me like a fool! I’ve already shown my mercy

since I let her live.

Joanna said, “Roxy has been dating you for six years. You can’t let her have nothing…”

Bruce frowned slightly and interrupted, “Joanna, are you out of your mind? Do you remember how Roxanne treat

you?

“That disgusting woman should have been punished long ago! My money didn’t fall from the sky. I work hard to

earn it. I can give my money to charity,, but I will never let that disgusting woman have a cent!”

Joanna thought about it and did not say anything else.

Joanna thought, “It is a great chance for Roxanne to suffer a setback.”

Joanna said, “Forget it. Let’s not talk about Roxanne. By the way, I want to return to work tomorrow.

“I haven’t been to the company for so many days, and I’m worried about everything there.”

Hearing that, Bruce thought for a while. Then he agreed and said, “Well. Alright then.

“However, I’ll appoint several bodyguards to protect you.”

Joanna did not refuse or reply to that.

Then Bruce walked straight to the bed and unbuttoned his pajamas.

Joanna was shocked and looked at Bruce in horror. “What are you doing?”

Bruce showed a suggestive smile and said, “Joann, it’s been so many days. I want to sleep with you!”

Joanna immediately got up from the bed and said, “Stop it. I haven’t fully recovered. Don’t touch me!”

“It’s been so many days. Why haven’t you recovered?” Bruce almost could not control himself.

Joanna looked away and said, “Before we remarry and my body recovers completely, you can’t touch me.

“Bruce, you have to keep your word. You said you would respect me!”

“Okay, okay!” Bruce controlled himself and put on a long face.

Then Bruce said, “I’ll just lie beside you and won’t touch you.”

“No. Go back to your room!”

Joanna thought, “I don’t believe in Bruce’s words!

“Bruce always says he won’t touch me. However, when he loses control of himself, how can I struggle?

“Besides, Bruce is difficult to deal with. Every time we sleep together, he makes me exhausted.

“The moment Bruce loses control of himself, it is definitely a nightmare for a woman.”

Bruce said, “We’ve been married for years. Do you have to be so distant?”

Joanna retorted, “We’re no longer husband and wife! We haven’t remarried yet. So, you have to respect me.”

Bruce smiled frustratedly and said, “Hehl Alright, alright, I respect you!” Then he got up and walked to the other

room.

Bruce thought, “I’ve compromised and suffered a lot to win Joanna’s favor again.

“However, this sacrifice is worth it as long as Joanna changes her mind and falls in love with me again.”

The next morning, Joanna got up early and went to work.

Joanna thought, “I haven’t gone to work for days. I have no idea what the company has become. I will lose more

clients if I don’t return to the company today.”

8:30a.m.

Joanna arrived at the Haynes Group on time.

“Hello, Miss Haynes!” The employees at the front desk greeted Joanna.

Joanna smiled and greeted them, “Hi, everyone!”

Then the employees started gossiping. “Oh, my God. Miss Haynes returns to work!”

“I thought Miss Haynes wouldn’t come to work after getting back together with Mr. Everett.”

“Agreed. Mr. Everett is so rich. Why is Miss Haynes still working?”

“Mr. Everett is wealthy. However, the Haynes Group is a big company. How can Miss Haynes willfully abandon it?”

“Looks like Miss Haynes is in a good mood and lives a happy life!”

“Of course, Miss Haynes is happy. She just won the big battle with Miss Roxanne.”

“In my opinion, this battle will last for days or maybe months. How can Miss Roxanne let Mr. Everett go easily?”

“How about we make a bet? Let’s see who will get Mr. Everett in the end!” The employees gossiped about Bruce,

Joanna, and Roxanne.

Cora warned, “Cut the crap and get back to work!”

“Oh! Yes, Cora.”

Soon, Joanna returned to the office.

Joanna murmured when walking into the office, “I haven’t been here for almost a month. I even feel unfamiliar with

this place.

“Anyway, I like my state when I’m working.”

Luna brought in a cup of coffee and said, “Miss Haynes, here’s your coffee.”

Then Cora came over with a big stack of contracts and documents, saying, “Miss Haynes, these are all the

contracts we have signed with clients these days. Please take a look at them.”

Joanna took a sip of coffee and replied, “Alright. Put them aside now.”

Then Cora and Luna began to report what had happened in the company these days.

Ten minutes later, Cora and Luna finished their report. Then they looked at Joanna and waited for instructions.

After hearing the report, Joanna was calm. She thought, “There is nothing urgent in the company. Everyone was on

annual leave for over ten days during the Christmas holidays.

“They have just returned to work. Therefore, the company is fine even without me for days.”

Joanna paused for a few seconds. Then she said, “Luna, you may leave now.”

Luna replied, “Yes, Miss Haynes.” Then she turned to leave the office.

“Cora, where’s Mrs. Maxwell now?”

Cora replied, “Miss Haynes, I’ve already rented an apartment for her. She has promised to clarify everything for

you and testify against Ingrid.”

“Great. Now tell me about the factories in Mossboume.”

Cora said, “Mr. Grimm is responsible for the factories in Mossbourne now.

“Speaking of Mr. Grimm, he called me yesterday and asked about you.”

Hearing this, Joanna frowned. She asked, “Really? What did Jay say?”

Cora had a serious expression and said carefully, “Mr. Grimm is worried about you. Miss Haynes, when you have

time, please call Mr. Grimm and tell him you’re okay. Then Mr. Grimm can relax a little.”

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