Chapter 247

Bruce mused, "This silly woman really doesn't know how to back down! She really wants me to lose face. Why can't she just follow my wishes and take the initiative to mention remarrying me? Forget it! I'll swallow my pride. It doesn't matter. My wife is more important!"

He flicked his tongue and pretended to touch the tip of his nose. "Joanna, I want to tell you something!"

"Oh, go ahead!" Joanna looked at him seriously.

Bruce glanced at the servants and said, "All of you, go out first!"

"Yes, sir!" Ms. Chain, Nancy, and the others quickly left the ward.

After they left, Bruce choked and stuttered. "Joanna" He was usually decisive and determined, but now, he felt inexplicably awkward proposing to his ex-wife.

Joanna looked at him, puzzled. She thought, "Was there ever a time when he felt embarrassed?" Bruce had always been bold and outspoken. Now, he was hesitant, muttering. "What are you trying to say?"

Bruce paused. "Joanna! For the sake of the children, let's let's remarry!"

He looked at her solemnly, taking a box from his suit pocket. Inside was a huge diamond ring. Joanna was stunned.

Bruce held the ring before her. "Marry me! I didn't propose properly last time. I'll make it up to you this time!" He knelt on one knee, offering the ring. He'd planned everything. Regardless of his reasons, he wanted to remarry Joanna. All these years, aside from Roxanne, he'd been with many women, most greedy and vain, seeking his money and power. Only Joanna didn't care about his wealth. Ironically, he desired what she didn't want.

Joanna looked at him in horror, stunned for a long time. Finally, she said, "Bruce, stop fooling around!"

"I'm not fooling around. I'm serious! I've thought about it. For the sake of the children, let's remarry!" He took the ring, pulling her hand to put it on. Joanna instinctively pulled away. "No!"

She was touched, her hatred lessened, but the pain remained. She hadn't forgotten her suffering. "Bruce, don't make a scene! I you" she stuttered, surprised by his earnestness. She couldn't understand his motives.

Bruce asked solemnly, "What do you mean? What are you trying to say?"

Joanna pulled her hand back, uneasy. "Roxanne is pregnant with your child. If we remarry, what about her?"

"Joanna, it's impossible between me and Roxanne! I told you there was a misunderstanding! Even if she wasn't the mastermind, we can't get back together!"

Joanna was upset. "Bruce, be more mature! Marriage isn't child's play. You always make such sudden decisions. It's unbearable!" Because of him, she'd been criticized in Greyport for six years. Remarrying him would bring more scorn.

Bruce paused, staring at her. "What's unbearable? Or, can't you forget another man?"

Lilia tugged Joanna's arm. "Mommy, promise Daddy!"

"Yes, remarry! We want Mommy forever!" Irvin added. Davian remained silent, supportive of his mother's decision.

"Stop arguing! This is serious. Mommy needs time!" Joanna hesitated, fearing he'd take the children again. "Bruce, I'm not mentally prepared. You proposed too suddenly. I haven't thought about it at all! Can you not talk about marriage now? When things settle, we can talk about remarrying after serious consideration!"

Bruce was silent. He needed to give her time; he'd hurt her deeply. An easy agreement would be degrading for her. He thought she was testing him. "Alright, I respect your decision. However, I will definitely marry you again!" He held her hand, kissing it gently.

"Mommy, Daddy, we're a family. We'll never be separated, okay?"

"Of course!" Bruce laughed.

Irvin pouted. "Daddy, don't marry Roxanne Haynes. We don't like her!"

"Don't worry! I won't marry her, or anyone else except your mommy!"

Joanna's heart sank. "Don't talk about this today!"

"Yes, yes, yes. It's Christmas! Let's watch the fireworks!"

They heard a loud boom. Fireworks bloomed outside. The boys ran to the window. "Wow, beautiful!"

"Mommy, look! Daddy prepared these for you. Are you touched?"

Joanna looked at the fireworks, pained. "Bruce, don't be so high-profile! You're putting me in a difficult position!" She was again Greyport's main topic of gossip.

"What's to be troubled about? I'm clearing your name! Everyone will know I professed my love to you!"

Joanna frowned. "I don't need you to clear my name like this!"

"Joanna, you're being too cautious!"

Soon, Greyport buzzed about Bruce's public declaration of love.

"Oh my god, are Mr. Everett and Joanna Haynes getting back together?"

"Impossible. Isn't Miss Roxanne pregnant with Mr. Everett's child? What will happen to her?"

"Why worry? He has money. He can support both."

"Gosh! Miss Haynes is scheming! Mr. Everett is still attracted to her"

Chapter 247: Christmas Day.

The Christmas Day headlines focused on Bruce Everett's extravagant display of affection with fireworks.

"Mr. Everett spent hundreds of thousands to confess his love to his ex-wife."

"Miss Roxanne's dream of marrying into wealth is gone!"

"Mr. Everett and his ex-wife are back together. The biggest news of the century."

"Miss Roxanne: now a single parent."

The news flooded the internet. At the Haynes' house, everyone knew about Bruce's fireworks display. Roxanne saw the news.

"Joanna Haynes has reconciled with Bruce!" Ingrid cursed, "Bruce Everett, that bastard. Roxy loved the wrong person!"

"Mom, what should I do?" Roxanne looked depressed. She'd used suicide as a threat before, but it seemed useless now.

Ingrid choked with anger. "Can you not ask me what to do every time? How would I know? After helping you think of so many ways, you still lost your man!"

Roxanne cried. "I'm pregnant. What about the child?"

"This is a slap in my face."

Ingrid rolled her eyes. "No matter what, this child is your leverage. You have to give birth to it!"

"Mom!" Shaun came downstairs. "What are you arguing about?"

"Look at your scheming daughter!"

Shaun sighed.

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