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?

a man of extraordinary abilities.

casually, “You know what they say, the wicked live long while the good die young. Bruce’s wickedness is

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

relationship with Bruce was a love-hate one, akin to a pair of bitter rivals. They could not stand each other, constantly

could not help but soften their hearts and lend a helping hand to

brows, choosing not to

Beep, beep, beep.

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

video call, Davian’s adorable face appeared. “Mommy, why couldn’t I reach you on

wrong, sweetheart?” Joanna asked weakly, her voice filled with concern.

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

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

ones were thrilled to hear

they asked, “Really? Dad is

should be landing soon,”

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

need more time. Daddy went

replied melancholically, “Well, it’s better than having both of you

us.”

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

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Dad finally came back, Mom has left home again. No matter what, it feels

little sweethearts…” Joanna

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

already grown-up and sensible. You must learn to take care of

brothers, after all,” the boys

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

to be

felt there would be no purpose in living, and she would

that

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

she could clone herself to be with the

loss of Bruce has left her without the courage to continue living. Even if she lived on, each day would be filled with unbearable pain. She cannot endure such torment

my darlings. Mommy is fine. Just be good, and Daddy will be home soon,” Joanna assured her

mommy, come back soon

it. Kiss Mommy,”

kiss into the phone before they said, “Goodbye, Mommy!”

ending the

closed them, unable to hold back the emotions any longer.