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.”

Miranda hurriedly poured coffee for Mr. Jameson and the officers.

and fruits on the coffee

quickly called Bruce.

Ring, ring, ring.

phone rang for a long time, but no

number you dialed

She was puzzled.

was going

rare for him not to answer her

was that he might be in

Ring, ring, ring.

anxious and confused, she quickly dialed his number

three attempts, there

had just passed out, Bruce

his phone on silent.

reach Bruce, Joanna hurriedly

Ring, ring, ring,

answered the phone quite promptly. “Hello, Miss Haynes,

and she anxiously

Everett isn’t with

expression turned serious. “He isn’t

gave me the day off today. He went out alone, and

chilling sensation surged through her

what was on his mind.

while ago, he had experienced an attack from bad people. Now, he was heading out once more, but

have to process marriage registrations for other couples, and we

him a little more time. He’ll be here soon,” Mr. Jameson quickly

an eye, another

half

Everett, it’s already half past three. We can’t wait any longer,” the officers said as they

We have to move on to the next

please wait a bit longer!”

can’t wait anymore…”

longer!” Mr. Jameson

replied with some distress, “We can wait for another twenty minutes at most. If Mr. Everett doesn’t make it back by then, we’ll have to reschedule for next

“Okay.Thank you.”

filled with anxiety as she

Finally…

he picked

she anxiously asked, “Bruce, where are you right

when he heard

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

at his watch; it

Something came up, and I got delayed. I’m on

some kind of

about his safety.

not want to say more, fearing that she would keep asking questions. He quickly hung

to go back now. I’ll have Leo

“Bruce…

did not want to delay any longer, hurriedly leaving the

rushed to the underground parking lot, started the

about 9 miles apart, and it would take around 20 minutes to get

kept glancing at his watch, feeling

he have forgotten

did not do

Aria’s test results and condition non-stop.

and forgot about the