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

at the detention

the country during the appeal period and had to be available for questioning by the police at

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

mixture of sadness

had not seen each other for more

unchanged, except noticeably thinner.

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

“Yup!”

car. Bruce settled himself lazily in the

sat beside him, and an uncomfortable silence settled between them as

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

“You don’t have to

Joanna admitted, her concern evident

what? Worried that I’ll go to jail?” Bruce smirked, his eyes playfully fixed on Joanna. His large hand couldn’t resist resting on her shoulder, ready to pull her

you miss

fooling around? It’s not the time for jokes. Why are you in such

miss me?” Bruce persisted, not

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

me. Just answer me, Bruce insisted,

and she evasively replied, “The children miss you a

“What about you?”

speak, but her teary eyes

like this, this damned man’s mind was still

tears, 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,

that, she covered his mouth reflexively. “No, you can’t say

Are you afraid I’ll

her tears kept running

want him to die, even if he

as you make it sound.” Joanna pleaded, her voice choked

are you crying?” Bruce raised her chin, a

something in my eye. Is

admit it,” Bruce remarked, his

instinctively tried to avoid him, but

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

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

hint of confusion appeared in his eyes as

the situation seemed to have surpassed his expectations.

end up in jail, but he didn’t know the