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 a little while

unpleasant by the second, the two of them didn’t dare

Chapter 211

they left, Bruce stood up and made his way outside the hospital.

caught up. “Where are you headed, Bruce?”

Bruce said and walked away without a second glance.

a while, Bruce stepped outside the hospital and pulled out

Beep beep beep.

to hold back any longer,

with her employees, thoroughly enjoying the spread before

it from her pocket, and her heart skipped a beat when

ID.

answering, but the knowledge that Margaret

pick up the call.

a hint of reluctance.

fell into

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

a deep breath and whispered, “Where

“I’m in Porash.”

Bruce snorted.

seriously ill, and instead of showing

Bruce into a fit of anger.

resist

you, she is still in the intensive care unit, and her condition

brow upon

hold, emotions

naturally couldn’t take

now that she thought about it,

was an elderly woman

insults, she could have simply listened. There was

the hospital, Joanna feli unsettled.

turn out

“Well, are you

“What is there to be happy

I never intended to disrespect your grandmother! I was in a terrible mood that day, and

Joanna

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

fine, don’t worry about me! Take good care of her. I’ll visit

pang of

was still her son’s great–grandmother.

and

felt somewhat relieved upon hearing

Roxanne heard Bruce calling Joanna, her

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