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

lawsuit, and her children had been taken

emotional anchor had been shattered!

by her side. But now, with Lilia also gone,

Joanna losing control in front of

became the city’s

mentally unstable, unleashing her

TV, he found no solace

any longer, he

all, Margaret had died because of Joanna,

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state on the screen and couldn’t help but revel in it. “Haha, Joanna, you thought you

you completely! Don’t even dream of making a

Margaret’s passing, the Everett mansion felt hollow and devoid

at the dining table, lost in thought, swirling a glass of red wine in his

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

big meanie! Let us go back home!” they

snapped, “That’s enough! Stop!” The distress in his voice was palpable.

reaction, dared not cry out

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

promise to be with Mommy?”

mokding her into someone eager to please with an uncanny sense of responsibility.

words. Unable to resist, he rose from his seat and embraced his daughter tightly.

will live with Daddy

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

Daddy, can you bring Mommy here too?” she implored.

as though something had crushed his heart, had his red eyes veiled in tears.

he not love Joanna?

been willing to do anything to win her

way of thinking. He had

an unforgivable wound in his heart. No matter what, being with Joanna again was out of the

it would be a total disrespect to his

his mind, tears streamed down her

their

the servant answered

no.” The kids were forced to leave.

with anger as she watched. “You little brats, I’ll deal with each of you in the future!” she cursed in her heart.

the children were led away, Bruce’s expression grew even grimmer.

young. They’ll understand when they’re older!” Roxanne

he

where are you going? It’s so

your own business!” Bruce answered without

sounded hurt.

stopping. He spoke in a frigid tone to Roxanne, “Pack your things and move

taken aback. “Why should I

lacked the prestige of this mansion! Living