Chapter 211

Upon hearing that, Ingrid let out an exasperated sigh and muttered, “Goodness, what a disaster! The poor old man is so fragile, how can he handle all this stress?

“Now what? This is a major catastrophe! What on earth should we do?

“I’ve been saying it all along, Joanna is a walking curse. Anyone who gets entangled with her is bound to be unlucky, Ingrid continued her complaints.

Bruce was already overwhelmed with turmoil. Ingrid’s words only added fuel to his frustration, pushing him closer to his breaking point.

“If there’s nothing else, you all can go back now!”

Unable to contain himself, Shaun burst out, “How can we just leave it at that? She’s your mother. We are close, aren’t we? Who can possibly remain calm in the face of such a colossal mess?

“I hope Mrs. Everett can pull through this ordeal. If she can’t, well, I’ll definitely give that ungrateful daughter a piece of my, mind!” Shaun vented his frustration.

Shaun and Ingrid learned from Roxanne that Joanna was the one who had brought Margaret down.

Consequently, Shaun was singularly focused on blaming Joanna for everything.

Bruce’s expression became grimmer upon hearing this. His countenance turned cold and devoid of any warmth.

Sensing the tension, Roxanne swiftly intervened, “Dad, Mom, let’s refrain from further discussion. Bruce is already upset.”

Ingrid rolled her eyes and remarked, “Bruce, I’m not scolding you, but this is a painful lesson. Never provoke that jinx Joanna again!”

Bruce rolled his eyes in disgust, questioning her right to lecture him.

Who did she think she was?

“Mom, enough with the chatter! You and Dad should split. There’s not much you can do here,” Roxanne said, signaling with

quick glance.

Times had changed, no doubt!

Bruce had long stopped taking the Haynes family members seriously! Ingrid trying to assert her authority here would only infuriate him.

“Alright then!

“We’ll take off. You stay with Bruce!”

“Got it!”

“Roxy, you’re pregnant now! Take care of yourself, don’t overexert!”

“Yes, yes, I understand!”

banter for

them, his expression growing more unpleasant by the

Chapter 211

stood up and made

caught up. “Where are

Bruce said and walked away without a second glance.

outside the

Beep beep beep.

back any longer,

seafood feast with her employees, thoroughly enjoying the spread

retrieved it from her pocket, and her heart skipped a

ID.

had no intention of answering, but the knowledge that Margaret was hospitalized due to her own

pick up

she greeted with a

into silence.

prodded, “Come on, speak up! If you’re not going to say anything, I’m hanging up!”

deep breath and whispered, “Where are

“I’m in Porash.”

Bruce snorted.

and instead of showing concern, she chose to

into a fit of

resist asking, “Um… How is Mrs. Everett

still in the intensive care unit, and her

her brow upon hearing this

hold, emotions could erupt.

badly, so she naturally couldn’t take it.

thought about it, she regretted

was an elderly woman with health issues.

few insults, she could have simply listened. There was no need

was in the hospital, Joanna feli unsettled.

want things to turn out

are you happy

“What is there to be happy about?

grandmother! I was in a terrible mood that day, and now I realize it was

truly sorry!” Joanna spoke

anger eased slightly upon hearing this. “How are you? You’re seriously ill, so why are you

worry about me! Take good care of her. I’ll

felt a pang

she was still

and personally

upon hearing Joanna’s apology.

calling Joanna, her

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