The Return of His Unrivaled Ex-Wife by Zara Gibbon

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?”

“I’ll call him now. He should be on his way. Please wait a moment. Miranda, prépare some coffee.”

coffee for Mr.

she set out wedding cupcakes and fruits on the coffee table.

quickly called

Ring, ring, ring.

long

dialed is currently

She was puzzled.

wondered what was

not to answer her calls, after all.

thought was that he might be in danger

Ring, ring, ring.

she quickly dialed his number

after three attempts, there was

had just passed out, Bruce did not want

his phone on silent.

Joanna hurriedly

Ring, ring, ring,

the phone quite promptly.

and she anxiously asked, “Darcy,

isn’t with me!”

serious. “He isn’t

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

this, a chilling sensation surged through her

wondered what was on his

out once more, but this time

arrive? We still have to process marriage registrations for other couples, and we can’t delay for

more time. He’ll be here

of an eye, another twenty minutes had passed.

already half

half past three. We can’t wait any longer,” the officers

have to move

please wait a

can’t wait anymore…”

longer!”

can wait for another twenty minutes at most. If Mr. Everett doesn’t make

“Okay.Thank you.”

as she continued

Finally…

eighth call, he picked

anxiously asked, “Bruce, where are you

astonished when he heard that.

had been too preoccupied with worrying about Aria’s condition that he had forgotten about the appointment at three o’clock.

at his watch; it was already a quarter to four.

got delayed. I’m on my

happened? Is there some kind

worried about

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

I’ll have Leo come to the hospital to

“Bruce…

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

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

and it would take around 20 minutes to get there under

kept glancing at his

have forgotten such an important

not do it

discussing Aria’s test results and condition non-stop. Besides,

lost focus and forgot about the