The Return of His Unrivaled Ex-Wife by Zara Gibbon

Chapter 1098

“Exactly! I also believe entering through the underground dark river is too risky. Unless we are left with no other choice, we must not resort to this method,” Leo said firmly, his expression showing resistance.

Aria added determinedly, “Right now, we can take the initiative to test the waters. Create some provocations that will catch the attention of those scientists in District 17. After our people are captured and taken to District 17, we can gather accurate information and establish communication with the outside. We’ll have the upper hand with a coordinated effort from within and outside. But first, we must prepare a meticulous and comprehensive plan.”

Joanna felt her heart skip a beat. Her mind was tangled in a whirlwind of thoughts.

At this moment, there seemed to be no better option, so they had no choice but to follow Aria’s lead.

With a firm nod, Jaydon agreed, “Then it’s settled!”

“We’ll head back now and share this information with the others. When we’re ready to move, we’ll contact you again.”

With a worried expression, Joanna exclaimed, “Please be careful out there!”

“Understood, and you take care too,”

“Yeah,” Joanna replied.

“We’ll take our leave now,” Aria and Leo stood up, ready to embark on the next phase of their plan.

Joanna intended to stand up, but her body felt weak, “Jay, why don’t you see them off?”

“Will do,” Jaydon replied.

Aria firmly declined, “No need! You rest up and take care. Leo, let’s go.”

After they left.

Joanna was still weak and dizzy as if she had caught a severe cold.

Jaydon asked worriedly, “Joann, are you okay? Should I take you to the hospital for a check-up?”

“I’ll be fine, just feeling a bit dizzy. It’s probably just a cold. I’ll take some cold medicine later, and I’ll be okay,” Joanna replied.

“Alright, take some cold medicine and get a good night’s sleep. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself. Look at how tired your eyes are,” Jaydon said.

“Jay, my mind is in turmoil, and I’m frightened,” Joanna replied, collapsing on the sofa like a worn-out wind-up toy and utterly exhausted.

She could not fathom the idea of Bruce being truly gone. How would she go on if

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he was dead?

her, “Don’t frighten yourself with such thoughts. Bruce is a man of extraordinary abilities. Even God would be afraid of him. He’s not

and bewilderment. Jaydon reassured Joanna casually, “You know what they say, the wicked live long while the good die young. Bruce’s wickedness is legendary. Even God dare not

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the wording was inappropriate, and at the last moment, he changed it to “The wicked lives

relationship with Bruce was a love-hate one, akin to a pair of bitter rivals. They

of them was in trouble, they could not help but soften their hearts and lend a helping hand to the other.

her brows, choosing not to say

Beep, beep, beep.

loudly, breaking the silence in the room. Joanna glanced at her phone and saw that it was a video call from her eldest child, Davian. “Hey, sweetheart!” Joanna exclaimed.

face appeared. “Mommy, why couldn’t I reach you on the phone?” he

sweetheart?” Joanna asked weakly,

hint of displeasure as he said, “Hey, Mom, what’s taking you so long? You’ve been in Melta for over a week.

somber, and she replied, “Well, your Dad has already headed back. He’s on the plane now, so he’ll be home soon.”

two little ones were thrilled to hear the news. Their

asked, “Really? Dad is coming

should be landing soon,” Joanna assured

you coming

school hasn’t been arranged yet. Mommy might need more time.

“Well, it’s better than

us.”

You promised never to travel far again, but it’s just a trick to deceive us, like telling stories to kids,” Davian

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back, Mom has left home again. No matter what, it feels like

two little sweethearts…”

they sensed their mother’s weakness, the two little ones refrained from teasing and asked with concern, “Mommy, what’s wrong? Are you

two are already grown-up and sensible. You must learn to take care of yourselves, your little sister, and little

the big brothers, after all,” the boys said in unison.

and take care, Mommy…” Joanna said, her voice catching in her throat, overwhelmed by emotions she could not express in

were to be

living, and she would make arrangements

for that

is doing well, and at least he can provide some comfort by staying

could clone herself to be with

continue living. Even if she lived on, each

Just be good, and

Then mommy, come back soon

Kiss Mommy,”

ones blew a virtual kiss into

ending the video call.

welled up in Joanna’s eyes as she closed them, unable to hold back the emotions any