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.”

for

wedding cupcakes and fruits on the

quickly

Ring, ring, ring.

phone rang for a long

you dialed

She was puzzled.

wondered what was going

for him not to answer her calls,

panic, and her first thought was that he

Ring, ring, ring.

confused, she quickly dialed his number again.

after three attempts, there was still no

passed out, Bruce did not want to disturb

he put his phone

to reach Bruce, Joanna hurriedly

Ring, ring, ring,

quite promptly. “Hello, Miss

anxiously asked,

Everett isn’t

“He

day off today. He went out alone, and he didn’t want us

sensation surged through her body.

was on his

once more, but this time without any bodyguards. This made her wonder if he was intentionally seeking trouble.

still have to process marriage

time. He’ll be here soon,” Mr. Jameson quickly reassured the officers.

of an eye, another twenty minutes had

was already half

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

time is pressing. We have to move on to the

Philips, please wait a bit

can’t wait anymore…”

just a little longer!” Mr. Jameson pleaded.

another twenty minutes at most. If

“Okay.Thank you.”

as she continued to

Finally…

eighth call, he picked up.

call connected, she anxiously asked, “Bruce, where

astonished when

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

watch; it was already a quarter to

I’m sorry… Something came up, and I got delayed.

happened? Is there some kind of accident?”

was worried about his safety.

did not want to say more, fearing

go back now. I’ll have Leo come to

“Bruce…

face was filled with panic at this point. He did not want to delay any longer, hurriedly leaving the

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

it would take around 20 minutes to get there under

kept glancing at his watch,

could he have forgotten

did not do it

discussing Aria’s test results and

he lost focus and