Chapter 1066


    After sending the message, Joanna waited anxiously for Aria’s reply.


    30 minutes passed, but there was only silence from the phone. Aria did not reply to her message,


    which made Joanna’s anxiety grow, and she felt an inexplicable sense of restlessness.


    “Bruce, what are you hiding? What are you up to?


    “Oh, my god. Have you been involved in something illegal, or worse? Have you been in prison in


    Melta?” The more Joanna thought about it, the more uneasy she became. She could not help but


    imagine various possibilities.


    [Aria, can you please tell me the truth? What exactly is Bruce doing?]


    Swoosh. Joanna sent another message, but there was still no response.


    Unable to hold back, she tried calling Aria again.


    Ring, ring, ring.


    “Hello, the number you have dialed is unavable…”


    Aria had also turned off her phone.


    Joanna’s face turned pale, her heart pounding with unease that she could not catch her breath. “She


    turned off her phone too? Did she… do it on purpose?


    “No, no, I really can’t take it anymore. If this continues, I’ll go crazy.”


    Ring, ring, ring.


    Joanna tried calling Darcy and Carson again, dialing every possible contact number she could think of.


    But the result was the same, all the calls could not get through.


    The next day.


    Joanna struggled to get up, feeling weak and sluggish.


    Lilia was already packed and waiting downstairs to go.


    “Good morning, Mommy.”


    “Good morning, my darling.” Joanna looked exhausted as she dragged her tired body downstairs.


    Seeing her appearance, Lilia was shocked. “Wow, Mommy, why are your eyes so swollen?”


    Joanna instinctively rubbed her eyes and tried to perk up a bit. “Oh, Mommy… did not sleep wellst


    night.”


    Lilia tilted her head, smiling mischievously. “Mommy, are you worried about my legs?”


    “Yeah.”


    “Don’t worry, Mommy! I can already feel that I can stand, and I’ll definitely cooperate with the doctor’s


    rehabilitation training. When my leg is better, I’ll dance for you, Mommy!” Lilia’s beautiful big eyes


    flickered as she looked at her mother with determination.


    “Good girl!” Joanna managed a smile and hugged her daughter, unable to resist giving her a kiss.


    “Is everything ready?”


    “Yes, everything is ready!”


    “Then let’s go!”


    “Mommy, aren’t you going to have some breakfast?”


    “Mommy’s not hungry. I will cat on the ne!”


    Upon hearing this, Miranda could not help but advise. “Joann, why not have a bowl of oatmeal with


    milk? The food on the ne can’tpare to what we make at home.”


    “Alright.” Joanna reluctantly agreed and went to the dining room.


    Her health had always been fragile.


    So, there would always have some healthy and nourishing food served as breakfast at the dining table


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    the Everett residence.


    Anyway, Bruce spared no expense when it came to Joanna and their children, providing them with the


    best, not just what was expensive.


    Joanna finished a ss of milk in a rush and prepared to leave.


    This time, she had to bring her two children along, so several bodyguards and servants were


    apanying them. With therge group, they would naturally take a private ne.


    It was 9 o’clock in the morning at the airport.


    “I hope everything goes smoothly this time.”


    “Mommy! Will Daddye to Gaprington? I’m a little scared without Daddy around…”


    Lilia rested her head on Joanna’s shoulder, showing a hint of fear on her small face.


    Last time in Gaprington, she and Mommy had a car ident. Mommy got seriously injured while


    protecting her and almost could not live.


    The memory had left the little girl with some shadow in her mind.


    “Don’t worry, sweetheart. Even without Daddy around, I’m here, and everything will be fine. Daddy will


    definitelye to see you after he finishes his work.


    “Let’s get off the car!”


    “Well, okay.”


    The servants unloaded the wheelchair and luggage from the car, preparing to go through the gate.


    Not far away, Jaydon hurriedly approached, waving to them. “Joann, Lilia.”


    Hearing his shout, Joanna turned her head and asked, “Jay, why did youe?”


    “I’m here to see you off!” Jaydon said as he walked quickly to their side.


    Behind him, several bodyguards and assistants were following. It seemed like they were also going on


    a trip.


    Joanna frowned slightly, resisting his gesture. “Didn’t I tell you yesterday that you don’t need to trouble


    yourself to see us off?”


    A touch of warmth appeared on Jaydon’s handsome face, and he smiled. “I’m still worried about you


    and want to see you off.”


    Lilia smiled sweetly. “Mr. Grimm.”


    “Good girl.” Jaydon bent down and affectionately pinched Lilia’s cheek.


    “Is Devin also going to Gaprington with you?”


    Joanna nodded. “Yes, he’s still young, and I don’t feel at ease leaving him at home.”


    Jaydon did not say anything more and handed over a luggage bag. “I rushed here, so I did not have


    time to prepare properly. This is a gift for you.”


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    “You don’t have to be so polite. You always bring gifts when youe over.”


    Jaydon smiled. “It’s a gesture of goodwill. I wish you a safe journey. There are some food and daily


    necessities inside.”


    Joanna epted it and smiled back. “Thank you.”


    As they looked at each other, Jaydon noticed Joanna’s face. “Joann, what’s wrong with your eyes?”


    “Nothing. I did not sleep wellst night.” Joanna replied as she instinctively took out her sunsses and


    put them on.


    She had not slept the entire night, lying in bed, she could not stop her tears from flowing. Now, she had


    clear dark circles and herplexion was pale.


    Jaydon gave a closer look and felt a pang in his heart. “Joann…”.


    “What’s the matter?”


    “Nothing.” Jaydon wanted to say something but hesitated, then smiled tenderly at her.


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    reports and information about Bruce andbined them with his own interactions with him in Staigro.


    His suspicions had grown significantly.


    Moreover, in the past half year, there had been rumors in the northwestern Melta about werewolves,


    zombies, and the spread of unknown viruses and gues.


    These pieces of information, although suppressed by the authorities, were also given official


    exnations, iming that the sightings of werewolves and zombies were simply cases of rabies


    infection.


    However, there were still some unofficial sources abroad spreading rumors that it could not possibly be


    rabies, but rather a result of the Melta conducting secret research on gically mutated humans. The


    potential danger was immense.


    If it were to spread on arge scale, it would undoubtedly have a severe impact on humanity, leading to


    social chaos.


    Bruce’s destination happened to be the no man’snd and the northern regions of Melta.


    Suddenly, Jaydon started to suspect whether Bruce had something to do with District 17. If that were


    true, Bruce’s identity would be in grave danger.


    Not only his identity would be in danger, but also Joanna and their children’s lives would be at risk.


    “We’re boarding. You should go back now.”


    “How long will you be away?”


    “We’re not sure about it yet. Probably a couple of months.”


    “I’lle to visit you in a while.” Jaydon’s eyes showed a hint of concern.