The Return of His Unrivaled Ex-Wife by Zara Gibbon

Chapter 470

“Of course I do!”

After returning home, Lilia became particularly excited and chatted non–stop about how she wanted to go to kindergarten and how much she missed her teacher.

Davian and Irvin wore forced smiles. They already knew something had happened to their father. Although they didn’t. know the specifics, they were aware that it was something serious.

However, in front of their little sister, they didn’t dare show it!

“Mommy, when can I go to kindergarten?”

Joanna lovingly stroked her daughter’s head. “Darling, you can go to kindergarten as soon as you fully recover from your illness.”

“Oh, okay.”

“Mommy, Christmas is coming soon. Will Daddy come back?”

Joanna’s eyes filled with worry. It had been nine days since Bruce was taken away.

Tomorrow was Christmas Eve, a day for family reunions.

“Yes, he will come back, Joanna answered, trying to reassure her daughter.

Lilia blinked her big eyes and coquettishly suggested, “Mommy, can I make a video call to Daddy?”

“Daddy is busy with work and might not have time to answer your call,” Joanna replied, trying to manage her daughter’s expectations.

“He’ll be back soon after he’s done with work.”

“Oh- Lilia buried her head in her food again.

Davian and Irvin were also fiddling with the food in their bowls. Their faces were filled with worry and they didn’t have an appetite.

Seeing this, Joanna urged them. “Hurry up and eat. You need to go to bed early after dinner.”

“Yup!”

The children quickly finished a few bites and obediently went back to their rooms to sleep.

As the children went to bed, Joanna’s mind started to wander.

She had been preoccupied with taking care of Lilia at the hospital and hadn’t had a chance to visit Bruce in the detention center.

he would be eligible for bail, and she had to go pick him up.

arrived at the detention center early in the

the country during the appeal period and

out of the gates of the detention center, Bruce spotted Joanna waiting

of

each other for more than

appeared unchanged, except noticeably thinner.

for almost a minute before Joanna snapped back to reality. “Let’s get in

“Yup!”

in the seat, crossing his

uncomfortable silence settled between them as they

longer, Joanna broke the silence. “Bruce, how are you? Are you

emotions. “You don’t have

really worried,” Joanna admitted, her

about what? Worried that I’ll go to jail?” Bruce smirked, his eyes playfully fixed on Joanna.

miss

you stop fooling around? It’s not the time

you miss me?” Bruce persisted, not letting

Joanna tried to push away his hand, feeling a mix of

you miss me. Just answer me, Bruce insisted, his eyes searching

evasively replied, “The children miss

“What about you?”

didn’t speak, but her teary eyes spoke volumes.

this damned man’s mind was still filled with such

Bruce’s laughter subsided. “Why are you crying? I’m not dead. Why do you make that expression? Cry when I’m dead!” he said, his tone tinged with

heard that, she covered his mouth reflexively. “No,

Are you afraid I’ll die?”

at him fixedly, her tears

him to die, even if he were just

such a grave word. It’s not as serious as you make it sound.” Joanna

her chin, a

my

about me but refuse to admit it,” Bruce remarked, his hand wrapping around her as he pulled

to avoid him,

bit her lip gently. “Joanna, I want

and melted into his arms, seeking solace in their connection. “Bruce, please don’t get into any trouble, okay?”

previous frivolity, and a hint of confusion appeared in his eyes as he gently stroked

of the situation seemed to have surpassed his expectations.

might indeed end up in jail, but he didn’t