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 to

arrived at the detention center

the appeal period

gates of the detention center, Bruce spotted Joanna

eyes met, and a mixture of sadness and longing filled their

other for more than ten

except noticeably

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

“Yup!”

lazily in the seat,

an uncomfortable silence settled between them as they

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

eyebrow, his gaze filled with complex emotions. “You don’t

admitted, her concern evident in her voice.

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

miss

you stop fooling around? It’s not the time for jokes.

me?” Bruce persisted, not letting up on

push away his hand, feeling

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

she evasively replied, “The children

“What about you?”

her teary eyes spoke volumes.

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

are you crying? I’m not dead. Why do you make that expression? Cry when

heard that, she covered his mouth reflexively.

Are you afraid

at him fixedly, her tears kept

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

as serious as you make it sound.” Joanna

her

in my

remarked, his hand wrapping

Don’t mess around…” Joanna instinctively tried to avoid him, but her resistance faded

“Joanna, I want you to remember me, remember this feeling.”

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

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

situation seemed

in jail, but he didn’t know the duration of his potential