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?

frighten yourself with such thoughts. Bruce is a man of extraordinary abilities.

what they say, the wicked live long while the good die

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a thousand years,” but upon reflection, he felt the wording was inappropriate, and at the last moment, he changed it to “The wicked

love-hate one, akin to a pair of bitter rivals.

of them was in trouble, they could not help but

not to say anything

Beep, beep, beep.

Joanna glanced at her phone and saw that it was a

why couldn’t I reach you on the phone?” he

asked weakly, her voice filled with

Irvin, stepped forward, his adorable face displaying a hint of displeasure as he said, “Hey, Mom, what’s taking you so long? You’ve been in

replied, “Well, your Dad has already headed back. He’s

thrilled to hear

“Really? Dad is coming

be landing soon,” Joanna assured

Mom? When are you coming back?” they asked.

might need more time. Daddy went back first to keep you company,”

than having both

us.”

never to travel far again, but it’s just a trick to deceive us, like telling

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finally came back, Mom has left home again. No matter what, it feels like deceiving us,” Irvin added.

little sweethearts…” Joanna exclaimed.

the two little ones refrained from teasing and asked with concern, “Mommy, what’s wrong? Are

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

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

care, Mommy…” Joanna said, her voice catching in her throat,

to be truly

purpose in living, and she would make arrangements for her affairs before joining him

that

he can provide some comfort by staying with the

herself to be with the children in

living. Even if she lived on, each day would be filled with unbearable pain. She cannot endure such

good, and Daddy will be home soon,” Joanna assured

okay! Then mommy, come back soon too!” they

got it. Kiss Mommy,”

little ones blew a virtual kiss into the phone before they said,

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in Joanna’s eyes as she closed them, unable to hold back the