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 go pick him up.

next day, Joanna arrived at the detention center early in the morning.

lawyer had already arranged 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 detention center,

a mixture of sadness and

each other for

appeared unchanged, except noticeably

Joanna snapped back to reality. “Let’s

“Yup!”

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

and an uncomfortable silence settled between them

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

with complex emotions. “You don’t have to

Joanna 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 couldn’t resist resting on her shoulder, ready

miss

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

me?” Bruce persisted, not letting up on his playful

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

me. Just answer

evasively replied, “The children miss you a lot.”

“What about you?”

her teary eyes spoke

man’s mind was still

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

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

afraid

at him fixedly, her tears kept running down.

want him

It’s not as serious as you

crying?” Bruce raised her

something in my eye.

remarked,

mess around…” Joanna instinctively tried to avoid him, but her resistance faded as they embraced.

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

solace in their connection. “Bruce, please don’t

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

situation seemed to have

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