Chapter 136

Leaving Shaun's hospital room, Joanna wept uncontrollably. She hadn't wanted this to happen to Roxanne, but couldn't understand why she was being blamed. Forget it. Disappointed and tired, she decided to let them think what they wanted. She had a clear conscience and wouldn't apologize. Returning to Irvin's room, she regained her composure and began organizing their belongings.

Joanna desperately wanted to avoid those people; their proximity would be crushing. She planned to transfer Irvin to another hospital. He still had a high fever, his face flushed. "Mommy"

"Baby, you're awake? Still feeling unwell?" Joanna went to his bedside, gently touching his forehead. "Mommy, I'm much better now!"

This choked her up. Helping Irvin dress, she said, "Be good, let's go. We're leaving!"

"Mommy, the doctor said I should stay two more days! I still feel a little unwell. I don't want to go to school!" Irvin pouted, whining.

Joanna managed a smile. She knew he didn't want to go to school. "I know you're not well. You don't have to go for another week. I'll take you to another hospital."

The Everetts owned this hospital, and Joanna wanted no further contact.

Irvin's eyes lit up. Since school was out of the question, home sounded better—more time with Lilia. "Mommy, can I go home and rest?"

"No, the doctor said your lungs are congested, and you need hospital treatment. I'll take you to a children's hospital." "Mommy, I think I've recovered. It's better to go home. I can even spend time with Lilia!"

"No," Joanna refused firmly.

Once she finished packing, Kelly completed Irvin's discharge. Joanna carried Irvin as Kelly gathered their things, and they left. [Remove the website promotion.]

Joanna, carrying Irvin, reached the lobby and bumped into Ingrid. "You damn bitch! You've made Roxy suffer so much. I'll make sure you suffer too!" Ingrid screamed, charging at Joanna like a fury.

Still carrying Irvin, Joanna couldn't avoid the collision. Ingrid knocked her roughly off balance. Joanna cried out, falling toward the staircase with Irvin in her arms. They were about to fall

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A pair of strong hands caught them. Joanna's heart pounded; she couldn't imagine what would have happened if they'd fallen. She turned to see Jaydon.

"Jay, why are you here?"

Looking gloomy, he sighed, "To see you and Irvin." He quickly took Irvin. "Let me carry him."

"Mr. Grimm, you came at just the right time! Your girlfriend is cheating on you and even seducing someone else's boyfriend. Keep her in check!" Ingrid sneered, hands on hips. Jaydon glared. "Watch your mouth!"

"After doing something shameless, are you still afraid of being talked about? Joanna Haynes, you slut! Your father said he'll hold a press conference next week. He'll expel you from the family and sever ties with you!"

"Don't call yourself a Haynes! The Haynes family doesn't have a shameless bitch like you!"

"Don't use that name. You're not worthy"

Joanna's face darkened. "My last name is Haynes, after my grandfather! Tell Mr. Haynes I don't have a father like him either! And I will make a compulsory acquisition of the Haynes Group shares he holds! The Haynes Group and I have nothing to do with the Haynes family anymore!"

Ingrid was furious. She'd expected Joanna to be humiliated and beg to stay, but Joanna wanted to cut ties completely.

"You unfilial, ambitious daughter! How could your father have such a shameless daughter?"

Joanna, a hint of rage in her eyes, retorted, "Mrs. Haynes, since Mr. Haynes has severed ties, he's no longer my father! It's not your place to criticize me! If you continue to insult me, I will protect my reputation through legal means! I will also give the police evidence of your son deliberately hurting my son!"

Ingrid's aura immediately weakened. She most feared her son going to jail. Now that Shaun wanted to sever ties with Joanna, she might send Derick to jail.

"You bitch, you have guts. We'll see who has the last laugh!" Ingrid fled.

After Ingrid left, Joanna felt dizzy and unsteady.

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"Joanna, what's wrong?" Jaydon quickly supported her. She leaned weakly against him, on the verge of a relapse. She'd taken her medication that morning, but her agitation was overwhelming her depression. "Jay, please take me home. I don't want to stay here"

"Alright, let's go."

Jaydon carried Irvin, supporting Joanna with his other arm, hurrying toward the exit. Joanna bit her tongue, fighting to stay alert. Her illness was worsening; her medication dosage was increasing.

On the second floor, Bruce watched gloomily. Seeing Joanna nestled in Jaydon's arms, he felt a surge of jealousy. She'd ignored him, or perhaps he was wrong. Maybe she'd stopped loving him long ago. Maybe he was the only one who thought she still loved him.

"Joanna Haynes" he whispered, closing his eyes.

Just outside the hospital, Joanna rushed to a flower bed and vomited. Jaydon quickly gave Irvin to Kelly and went to her.

"Joanna, what's wrong?"

Overwhelmed with emotion, she sobbed, throwing herself into his arms.