The Return of His Unrivaled Ex-Wife by Zara Gibbon

Chapter 565

In the next few days, Joanna continued suffering from high temperatures.

Because of that, Bruce, perhaps carrying a hint of humanity, did not push her further.

Besides, he had to go to Mossbourne to manage the Green Bay construction project, so he did not spend much

time in Greyport

In other words, she had narrowly avoided a disaster.

On the fifth day.

After five days of recuperation, her body had recovered to some extent. Although the fever had subsided, she still

felt mentally exhausted.

However, there was no way for her to leave.

Sherane Bay Villa was heavily guarded with over a hundred security personnel and servants. In other words,

escaping was harder than reaching the heavens.

Ring, ring, ring!

Her phone began to ring.

She picked up the phone and s knew.

unfamiliar number. Meanwhile, it was her private number that only very close friends.

Though she did not know who was calling, she quickly answered, “Hello…”

On the other end of the phone, Jaydon’s concerned voice came through, “Joann, it’s me!”

Her heart skipped a beat while she instinctively glanced around.

She was worried that Bruce had installed surveillance cameras in the room.

If he found out that she was still in contact with Jaydon, he would probably go crazy again.

Even though there was no one in the room, she instinctively lowered her voice. “Jay, is there something you need

from me?”

Listening to her anxious voice, Jaydon’s heart tightened instantly. “Joann, what’s wrong? Why does your voice sound

so hoarse? I’m really worried about you!”

Hearing his concerned voice, her nose tingled as tears filled her eyes in an instant. “I’m fine…..”

“Are you really though? Bruce didn’t make things difficult for you, did he?” He clearly did not believe her.

The two’s photographs had caused a huge uproar in the city, after all.

Even an ordinary man would have a hard time accepting it, let alone someone like Bruce.

For the past few days, he felt particularly uneasy as he had not heard anything from her.

“I’m fine, really. You don’t have to worry about me!” she said, but tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.

She did not want him to worry about her, so she tried her best not to cry.

He could tell from her voice that something was wrong, so his brows furrowed even more. Joann, you must tell me

if something is wrong. Don’t force yourself, eh? If there’s anything I can help with, please let me know. I will always

be by your side no matter what happens.”

As she listened, tears flowed even more vigorously. She could only bite her lips tightly, preventing herself from

crying out loud.

He was very good to her.

He was gentle and chivalrous. If she were with him, she would definitely be happy.

Unfortunately, it seemed that their paths would never cross again in this lifetime.

She took a deep breath, trying her best to calm herself. “Jay, please don’t call me during this period of time.”

He frowned and pressed further, “Is he giving you a hard time? Should I go talk to him and clear up the

misunderstanding?”

She shook her head and quickly deterred him from doing so. “No, please don’t. Jay, at this time, please don’t

provoke him any

further. When things calm down, everything will be fine.”

He decided not to insist after pondering for a few seconds “Okay then, take care of yourself! If you need anything,

call me.”

“I know. You take care too.”

“Okay, let’s hang up for now.”

She hung up the call.

She curled up in the blanket, bursting into painful sobs while her body trembled uncontrollably.

She cried for several minutes.

Then the door opened with a click.

She knew it was Bruce, so she quickly wiped away her tears.

Bruce walked into the room and noticed her lying under the blanket, seemingly asleep.

After a busy day, he was exhausted. He walked up to her and took off his suit blazer, sitting on the bed.

Joanna, my head hurts. Give me a massage.

She did not react at all.

Not hearing any response from her, he took off his shoes and got ready to lie down.

Only when he lifted the blanket did he realize that she was crying. At this point, her eyes were swollen.

Immediately, his expression changed. ‘Why are you crying? Do you feel wronged?”

She coldly replied, “Bruce, don’t I even get to cry?”

He had intended to lie down and rest, but now he was no longer in the mood. “Hmph, do you find being with me

particularly distressing, Joanna?”

She averted her gaze, remaining silent.

He stood up abruptly. “Since you’re so unhappy, then go find Jaydon. I don’t want a resentful woman by my side.”

As he spoke, his eyes carried a sense of mockery and derision.

She let out a faint sigh, not bothering to answer him.

His anger grew upon seeing her indifference. “Why aren’t you saying anything? Are you refusing to speak to me

now? Since you don’t love me, I don’t want to force you to stay by my side. Get out of here before I change my

mind!”

Her face appeared gloomy and her gaze was somewhat hollow.

She knew that he loved to speak in reverse.

He was just provoking her by saying all this.

If she really did as he said, he might end up killing her.

“I’m talking to you. Can’t you hear me? Having lost patience, he grabbed her by the collar, lifting her up.

She lifted her eyes slightly, looking at him with exhaustion and indiffere

“Bruce, I’m really tired! Can you just let me go?”

His heart skipped a beat while his brows furrowed immensely.

Meanwhile, his heart ached as well. ctice.

He was not a narrow-minded man, but when it came to the ambiguous relationship between Joanna and Jaydon, he

offered no room for tolerance.

He could not bear the thought of her having another man in her heart, even if it was just a small fraction.

Her beautiful eyes were now filled with endless sadness. “Bruce, let’s let go of each other, eh? I don’t want anything

anymore and I just want a little freedom. Please let me go. I’m willing to give up everything, including the Haynes

Group.”

As her last sentence trailed off wearily, tears welled up in her eyes, tracing down her pale face.

She had no choice but to enter into a two-year contract with him, in order to safeguard the Haynes Group and

preserve her grandfather’s lifelong efforts.

Although nearly a year had elapsed, she could not bear it any longer. She was utterly drained, reaching the brink of

mental and physical exhaustion. In Bruce’s presence, she could not fathom finding peace.

After all, he would employ different tactics to oppress her, to restrain her freedom, transforming her into a

compliant pet trapped in his cage.

She just wanted to leave him once and for all

As he looked at her desolate expression, he felt as if his heart was being cut open.

Joanna, do you really hate me this much? Do you really want to leave me desperately?