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.

would be eligible for bail, and she had

at the detention center early

for his release on bail. He couldn’t leave the country during the appeal period and had to be

stepped out of the gates of the

of sadness and longing filled their

not seen each other for more than ten days!

appeared unchanged, except noticeably thinner.

for almost a minute before Joanna snapped back to

“Yup!”

got into the car. Bruce settled himself lazily in the seat, crossing his legs as if he had just returned from

and an uncomfortable silence settled between

to contain herself any longer, Joanna broke the silence. “Bruce, how are you? Are you doing okay in

an eyebrow, his gaze filled with complex emotions. “You don’t have to worry. The lawyer will handle everything.”

worried,” Joanna admitted, her

Joanna. His large hand couldn’t resist resting on her shoulder,

miss

trying to maintain a serious demeanor. “Can you stop fooling around? It’s not the time for jokes. Why are you in such a

Bruce persisted, not

to push away his

asking if you miss me. Just answer

and she evasively replied, “The children miss you

“What about you?”

but her teary eyes

this damned man’s mind was still filled with such

crying? I’m not dead. Why do you make that expression? Cry when I’m dead!” he said, his tone tinged with a mix of

his mouth reflexively. “No, you can’t say such a word?”

Are you afraid I’ll

at him fixedly, her tears kept

want him to die, even if he were just an

such a grave word. It’s not as serious as you make it sound.” Joanna pleaded, her voice choked

why are you crying?” Bruce raised her chin, a more serious expression

my eye.

remarked, his hand wrapping around her as he pulled her into a

tried to avoid him,

bit her lip gently. “Joanna, I want you to remember

arms, seeking solace in their connection.

his previous frivolity, and a hint of confusion

seemed to have surpassed his expectations.

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