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.

for bail, and she had to go

arrived at the detention center

the country during the appeal period and had to be

he stepped out of the gates of the detention center, Bruce spotted Joanna

of

other for more than ten

appeared unchanged, except noticeably thinner.

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

“Yup!”

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

silence settled between them as they drove.

the silence. “Bruce, how are you? Are you doing okay

filled with complex emotions. “You don’t have to worry. The lawyer will handle

Joanna admitted, her concern

go to jail?” Bruce smirked, his eyes playfully fixed on Joanna. His large hand couldn’t resist resting on her shoulder,

you miss

demeanor. “Can you stop fooling around? It’s not the time for jokes. Why are

miss me?” Bruce persisted, not

to push away his hand,

answer me,

eyes darted around, and she evasively replied, “The children miss you

“What about you?”

didn’t speak, but her teary

this, this damned man’s mind was still filled with such

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 a

moment Joanna heard that, she covered his mouth reflexively. “No, you can’t say such a word?”

afraid

at him fixedly, her tears kept running down.

was the children’s father, she didn’t want him to die, even if he were

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

are you crying?” Bruce raised her chin, a

in my eye. Is that okay?”

refuse to admit it,” Bruce remarked, his hand wrapping around her as he pulled her into a passionate kiss.

avoid him, but her resistance faded as they embraced.

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

into his arms, seeking solace in their connection. “Bruce, please don’t

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

seemed to have surpassed his

he didn’t know the duration of