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!”

their banter for

unpleasant by the

Chapter 211

left, Bruce stood up and made his way outside

up. “Where are you

make a call first!” Bruce said and walked away

while, Bruce stepped outside the hospital and pulled out his phone..

Beep beep beep.

any longer, he finally

a lavish seafood feast with her employees, thoroughly enjoying

heart skipped a beat when she

ID.

knowledge that Margaret was

her to reluctantly pick

she greeted with a

into

prodded, “Come on, speak up! If you’re not

breath and whispered, “Where are you

“I’m in Porash.”

Bruce snorted.

ill, and instead of showing concern, she chose to go

Bruce into a fit of anger.

silence, Joanna couldn’t resist asking, “Um… How is Mrs. Everett

intensive care unit, and her condition is critical!”

furrowed her brow upon hearing

hold,

her badly, so she naturally couldn’t take it. She had just

that she thought about it,

elderly woman with

There was no need to engage in an argument with an elderly person!

was in the hospital,

want things to turn out

sneered, “Well, are

deep breath, Joanna replied, “What is there to be happy about?

disrespect your grandmother! I was in a terrible mood that day, and now

Joanna

are you? You’re

don’t worry about me! Take good care of

a pang

she was

should go and personally apologize!

relieved upon

heard Bruce calling Joanna, her face contorted with

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