The Return of His Unrivaled Ex-Wife by Zara Gibbon

Chapter 713

Joanna didn’t think that the document would be dealt with so quickly.

“Alright, I understand.”

“Then, if there’s nothing else, I’ll hang up first.”

“Okay,” Joanna replied and hung up.

Liam had been competing with Joanna all along. Now that the document was in Liam’s hands, it was impossible to

get it

back.

Even if Joanna said that there was something wrong with the document, Liam would not believe her.

After hanging up, Andy made a face, his heart still pounding over what had happened.

Back at the secretary’s desk, Mark looked at Andy’s dejected expression and asked curiously, “Andy, what’s wrong?

Why are you so nervous? Did Mr. Miller scold you?”

Andy sighed deeply and hesitated.

Mark leaned forward and gossiped in a low voice, “What happened?”

Andy sighed again. “It’s hard to say.”

Mark was stunned and looked at Andy in confusion.

“What do you mean? Do you have insider information about the company? I heard that Mr. Miller filed another

lawsuit with the court and requested to be Mr. Everett’s guardian. Do you think Mr. Miller has a chance of winning

this time?”

When Andy heard this, he sneered. “You have to be more cautious in your actions recently. Don’t say anything

wrong, and don’t do anything wrong.”

Mark was even more confused after what Andy had said.

“What do you mean?”

“In short, work more and speak less. Adhere to your principles. Maintain the bottom line. A loyal subject does not

serve two kings. Do you understand?”

During this period, Liam tried his best to rope in the group of people who used to follow Mr. Everett. Naturally, Mark

had also been approached.

Mark blinked, trying to get some clues from Andy’s face.

“Andy, we’ve been friends for so many years. Don’t hide anything from me!”

“Just listen to me! Don’t be fooled by the illusion in front of you. You have to withstand the temptation and stand

firm.”

As Andy spoke, he patted Mark’s shoulder meaningfully and walked towards his work desk.

Andy was only guessing that Mr. Everett was pretending and could not be absolutely sure.

Moreover, since Mr. Everett was putting on a pretense, it probably meant Mr. Everett didn’t want anyone to expose

him unless Mr. Everett revealed himself.

Therefore, even if Mark was his best friend, Andy did not dare to reveal this secret.

Looking at Andy’s departing figure, Mark was even more dumbfounded.

On the other side, listening to Joanna’s sighs and seeing her frightened expression, Bruce intimately massaged her

shoulders and gently kissed Joanna’s head. “Honey, don’t be so agitated. It’s fine!”

Joanna still looked anxious. “You don’t understand. There’s a loophole in that document…

“Don’t worry! Uncle Liam is an adult. How can he make a mistake in handling the document? Perhaps you’re

overthinking it, Relax!” Bruce tried his best to comfort Joanna.

When Joanna heard this, her heart inexplicably tightened.

A trace of cold mockery appeared on Bruce’s handsome face.

Bruce wanted to see Liam step into the pit.

In any case, no matter how much losses Liam caused to the company in the future, Bruce would have Liam

compensate them.

“The trial is starting on Thursday. I don’t know what the outcome will be this time. No, no, I better call Mr.

Jameson…”

As she spoke, Joanna prepared to call Mr. Jameson again.

Joanna wanted to ask Mr. Jameson how confident he was about the outcome.

“Calm down, calm down.

“You can depend on your husband. My wife doesn’t have to worry. I love my wife. My wife loves me. No one can

separate

us.”

Hearing this, Joanna subconsciously looked into Bruce’s eyes.

Even though Bruce still looked cognitively impaired, Joanna caught a flash of slyness in Bruce’s eyes.

Bruce also seemed to be rejoicing about something. What was Bruce planning?

Joanna’s scalp tightened when she saw this. Joanna looked at Bruce even more closely.

After Bruce came back from the hospital this time, he was completely different. Although he was still cognitively

impaired

as before, the reasoning and logic of his speech were clearly similar to that of a normal person:

Sometimes, Bruce’s actions revealed deliberate concealment

“He… He can’t have returned to normal, right?” Joanna’s mind was suddenly in shock at this thought.

Sensing that Joanna was observing him, Bruce subconsciously avoided her gaze.

Bruce didn’t want to lie to Joanna either.

However, Bruce really enjoyed the feeling of Joanna protecting him and taking care of him like a baby.

If Bruce returned to normal, Joanna might not have been so careful with him.

Both men and women had protective instincts and would naturally protect the weak and helpless.

Therefore, Bruce was worried that Joanna would not be so concerned about him after knowing that Bruce had

returned to normál, let alone be so gentle with him.

“Bruce…”

“Yes, what?”

With a big belly, Joanna slowly walked around to Bruce and stared into Bruce’s eyes, trying to see through him.

Bruce felt a little guilty under Joanna’s scrutiny. Bruce’s gaze shifted uncomfortably.

In the past, when Joanna looked at him, Bruce’s pupils were dissipated and lifeless.

And now, Bruce’s eyes had clearly recovered their vitality.

“Honey, what’s wrong? Why are you staring at me like that? Do you think I’m super handsome?” Bruce deliberately

stuck out his tongue and smiled foolishly at Joanna.

Joanna choked and said in a deep voice, “Bruce, didn’t you promise me before that you would never deceive to me

again?”

Bruce rolled his eyes.

How could his current actions be called deception?

It was a lie of love at best.

Bruce chuckled. “What’s wrong, honey? Of course, I won’t lie to you! I’m an honest and obedient child,” Bruce said

and hugged Joanna coquettishly.

“Honey, you look so fierce. I’m so scared. Did I do something wrong again?”

Joanna was momentarily stunned and felt even stranger.

Joanna suspected that Bruce was pretending, but if Joanna asked Bruce directly if he was pretending, Bruce would

definitely not answer honestly.

“Yes, I hope we can be honest with each other. We won’t lie to each other. If there’s anything, we have to tell each

other.”

Bruce was taken aback and pondered for a few seconds. “Yes, of course.”

Of course not.

Bruce had many secrets that he could not tell Joanna.

There were times when Bruce had no choice but to lie. Bruce was also under a lot of pressure. However, Bruce felt

that he could bear the pressure himself. Bruce did not want Joanna to be under such stress.

“Then let me ask you, who am I?”

Bruce laughed dryly. “What’s wrong? You’re my wife. Why are you asking such a question?”

“I’m asking you what my name is.”

“Uh…” Bruce rolled his eyes and secretly wondered why Joanna asked this.

This question seemed simple, but it was really difficult to answer.

If Bruce answered correctly, Joanna would definitely suspect that Bruce was pretending to be cognitively impaired.

If Bruce answered wrongly, Joanna would still suspect that Bruce deliberately answered wrongly.

Bruce was silent.

Joanna continued to interrogate Bruce, saying, “Bruce, let me ask you one last time. Have you recovered now?

“If you’re back to normal, you have to tell me.”

Bruce’s eyes darkened as he avoided Joanna’s gaze.

Bruce didn’t understand what Joanna meant by that.

“Was Joanna planning to leave me once again when she found out that I have recovered?

“That must be it!” Bruce thought.

Previously, Joanna hated Bruce so much that she wanted to escape from Bruce no matter what.

Now, Joanna was staying by Bruce’s side so she could take care of him. Sometimes, Bruce could guess other

people’s thoughts very accurately. However, Joanna’s thoughts would always elude him.

“Honey, why do you keep asking such a question? I’m so scared when I hear it. Do you want to leave me again?

“Honey, can you promise me that no matter what happens, we won’t be separated?

“Without you by my side, I’m panicking.” As Bruce spoke, his eyes began tearing up and turning bloodshot.

Seeing how nervous Bruce was, Joanna softened her tone. “No, I’m just asking you!”

Bruce was so anxious that he began coughing.

Seeing this, Joanna hurriedly went forward to check on Bruce. “What’s wrong?”

Perhaps Bruce had been thinking too much, but he felt his head beginning to ache again. “Honey, my head hurts.”

“Really? Let me see.”

As Bruce spoke, a layer of cold sweat appeared on his temples. Bruce had a splitting headache and could not help

but stagger. “Oh… It really hurts…