The Return of His Unrivaled Ex-Wife by Zara Gibbon

Chapter 214

“I have to keep fighting with the appeal. I won’t give up my children! They’re my flesh and blood, and I won’t let go….”

Joanna was engulfed in a desperate sadness, despite taking her morning medication, her depression persisted.

Mr. Brycen’s face was filled with guilt after losing the lawsuit..

Although his legal team was skilled, they were no match for Bruce’s team!

“Miss Haynes, I am so sorry! I should have done better,” Mr. Brycen apologized.

Joanna trembled uncontrollably and grabbed the lawyer’s arm. “What are our chances of winning the appeal?”

Mr. Brycen paused, his sympathetic gaze fixed on Joanna. “I recommend… seeking a private settlement.”

He genuinely wanted to help Joanna win this legal battle!

But he also knew that he was going up against the wealthiest man in Greyport!

Furthermore, the other lawyers in his team had been bribed. He couldn’t possibly defeat Bruce’s formidable legal team alone!

Continuing with the appeal would only lead to more legal expenses!

After she heard Mr. Brycen’s analysis, Joanna’s vision darkened. She struggled to maintain her composure.

“Miss Haynes, please be careful! Above all, take care of your well–being.”

Joanna took a moment to regain her composure as her eyes could see things clearly.

This defeat was devastating to her.

Joanna remained immersed in profound sorrow. Not far away, a swarm of reporters had been waiting for her. When she emerged from the courthouse, they pounced on her like hungry wolves.

“Ms. Haynes! We heard that custody was awarded to Mr. Everett! Will you continue with the appeal?”

“Ms. Haynes! If the appeal is denied, will you still fight for custody?”

The reporters clamored, shoving their microphones toward her. Each one regarded her with their predatory eyes as if she were a succulent prey.

“I beg you, please stop focusing on me and let me be!” Joanna lost control in front of the cameras, completely breaking down emotionally.

She couldn’t bear being exploited as a mere spectacle by these reporters, and she didn’t want to live under others‘ constant scrutiny and verbal attacks.

Nicholas had arrived in a car. “Miss Haynes, please get in!”

Mr. Brycen and Cora shielded Joanna from the cameras, and Joanna climbed into the car in a disheveled state, feeling injured.

Upon returning home, Joanna surveyed her empty house, her heart feeling hollowed out.

Chapter 214

had lost the lawsuit, and her children had

emotional anchor had

Lilia by her side. But now, with

of Joanna losing control in front of the reporters spread like

Greyport’s top socialites became the city’s

unstable, unleashing her

Bruce witnessed Joanna’s emotional breakdown on TV, he found no solace in his lawsuit

he switched off the television halfway

Margaret had died because of Joanna, and he would never forgive

**

Joanna, you thought you were

to crush you completely! Don’t even dream

Everett mansion felt hollow and devoid of warmth, especially during

lost in thought, swirling a glass of red

incessantly throughout the day, pleading to return home and see their

meanie! Let us go back home!” they wailed.

snapped, “That’s enough! Stop!” The distress

and Irvin, upon witnessing his reaction, dared not

hands trembling, gazed at Bruce timidly. “Daddy, I won’t cry. Please, don’t be angry, Daddy!”

to be with Mommy?”

Lilia had experienced frequent bouts of illness, mokding her into someone

ached even more upon hearing her words. Unable to resist,

girl, Lilia. You and your brothers will live with Daddy from now on,” he reassured

fixed on Bruce, Lilia summoned the courage to speak up, “Daddy, don’t you love Mommy very much? Why can’t

Mommy! Daddy, can you

had crushed his heart, had his

could he not

willing to do anything to win her

that was his old way of thinking. He had changed.

death caused by Joanna had left an unforgivable wound in his heart. No matter what, being with Joanna again

would be a total disrespect

change his

take the kids back to their room!”

Mr. Everett!” the servant answered immediately.

kids were

“You little brats, I’ll deal with each of you in the future!” she cursed in

were led away, Bruce’s expression grew

are still young. They’ll understand

as he stood up and walked out.

you going? It’s so late,” Roxanne asked caringly.

your own business!” Bruce answered without looking

Roxanne sounded

in a frigid tone to Roxanne, “Pack

“Why should I do that?”

lacked the