The Return Of His Unrivaled Ex-Wife (Joanna) novel Chapter 217

Chapter 217 

Joanna clung to the sink in the restroom, heaving uncontrollably, nearly bringing up stomach acid. 

For the past couple of days, she had been experiencing occasional bouts of nausea. She dismissed it as mere indigestion, not paying much attention to it. 

But today, her vomiting became more intense! 

“Oh my god, could I… be pregnant?” 

Joanna’s heart sank, and she hurriedly splashed cold water on her forehead. Lately, she had been feeling sluggish and fatigued. 

The symptoms seemed to match those of pregnancy! 

However, since that night of having sex with Bruce, she had been worried about the possibility of getting pregnant. She had taken contraceptive pills, so she couldn’t fathom how this could have happened. 

“No. I need to go to the hospital and get checked!” she resolved. 

Joanna regained her composure and left the restroom, returning to the conference room. 

“Miss Haynes, are you alright?” someone asked. 

“Do you need us to take you to the hospital?” another inquired. 

Joanna paused for a moment, her expression serious. I’m sorry, I’m feeling unwell. Let’s end the meeting for today.” 

“Alright! Since we’re not making any progress today, let’s wrap it up,” someone replied. 

Joanna didn’t say anything more. She grabbed her bag and swiftly left the company. 

As she sat in her car, restlessness consumed her. She silently prayed that it wasn’t true. 

She had to hurry to the hospital to confirm if she was actually pregnant. 

Half an hour later, Joanna arrived at a private maternity and child hospital. 

Before long, the nurse provided her with a pregnancy test kit and drew blood for the examination. 

After a while, the results were ready. 

“Ms. Haynes, you’re pregnant!” the nurse informed her. 

Upon hearing the news, Joanna felt as if lightning had struck her. 

How could she be pregnant at this time? 

What should she do? 

“I remember taking birth control pills. Could there have been a mistake?” 

*Contraceptive pills aren’t completely foolproof. Based on this test, you are indeed pregnant. 

Joanna listened, staring blankly at the doctor, struggling to regain her composure. 

She didn’t want to have Bruce’s child again. 

“The baby is only three weeks old. Should I prescribe some folic acid for you?” 

“No, it’s not necessary!” Joanna vehemently shook her head, rejecting the offer, and hastily left the hospital. 

“What am I going to do? How did this happen out of nowhere?” she wondered. 

Joanna walked out of the hospital in a daze, her heart heavy, heading towards the parking lot. 

As she walked out of the hospital, a sleek Rolls–Royce pulled up just before she could reach her own car. 

The car door swung open, and she was forcefully dragged inside! 

“Ah- 

“What the hell do you think you’re doing?” Joanna’s heart pounded with fear, thinking she was being robbed. 

Inside the car, Bruce sat in the backseat, his expression icy cold, legs casually crossed on the spacious leather seat. 

Upon seeing Bruce, Joanna felt a slight sense of relief. “Bruce, what’s your angle?” 

Bruce kept his gaze fixed straight ahead, holding a wine glass in his hand and took a sip. “What were you doing at the hospital?” 

Infuriated, Joanna gritted her teeth. “Why the hell is any of this your business?” 

Bruce’s malicious gaze shifted and landed on her bag. “Show me your medical report!” 

Instinctively, Joanna shielded her bag and snapped, “Why should I show it to you?” 

Frowning, Bruce reached out to snatch her bag, extracting the test results from within. 

“Give it to me, and stop snooping around my things!” Joanna lunged forward, attempting to retrieve it! 

Unfortunately, Bruce pinned her against the seat with one hand, while with the other, he examined the test report. 

The words “Early Pregnancy” were clearly visible in the test results! 

Bruce’s heart sank upon seeing this. Adopting a casual tone, he remarked. “So you’re actually pregnant!” 

“It’s none of your business!” Joanna sat up, seething with anger. 

“What? Planning to secretly have my child again?” Bruce sneered, mocking her with his gaze. 

Joanna composed herself and retorted coldly, “Don’t flatter yourself. Who said this child is yours?” 

Bruce raised an eyebrow, his handsome face oozing disdain. “If it’s not mine, then whose could it be?” 

Joanna defiantly rolled her eyes. “What’s it to you? 

“Stop the car! I want to get out!” 

“I’ll let you out once everything is clear!” Bruce refuted. 

“Where are you taking me now?” 

Bruce remained silent, his gaze coldly fixed outside the car window. 

His mind was in turmoil, unable to make sense of it all. 

Joanna paused, contemplating the situation. Her demeanor softened a touch as she pleaded, “Can I see the children?” 

Bruce smirked coldly and firmly rejected her, “Not a chance! 

“You won’t lay eyes on the kids until everything is settled!” 

Joanna felt anger welling up inside her upon hearing this, and she asked indignantly, “On what basis?” 

Tve been granted custody of the children!” 

“Even if you have custody, I still have the right to see my children! I’m entitled to visit them two days a month!” 

Bruce pursed his lips and retorted, “You’ll only see them if I allow it. If I refuse, you have no right to see them!” 

Joanna’s eyes blazed with fury as she clenched her teeth and challenged, “What exactly do you want?” 

“Not much, really… Just to witness your downfall!” Bruce said with a gloomy tone, a wicked gleam appearing in the corner of his eyes. 

With a deep–seated hatred burning in his heart, he had no intention of showing kindness! 

If his intense animosity couldn’t be extinguished, he would never forgive her. 

Joanna’s confidence wavered, well aware of Bruce’s lasting resentment. “I’m truly sorry about Margaret! 

“I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me…” 

After Joanna finished speaking, frustration overwhelmed him, and she rubbed her temples in annoyance! 

“Forgive you? You must be dreaming!” 

Joanna took a deep breath, realizing that trying to reason with him would be futile. It would be best not to get entangled. with him for now. 

“Pull over and let me out she said to the driver. 

The driver seemed to completely ignore her, showing no intention of stopping the car. 

Bruce remained silent, and the driver didn’t dare to stop without his command. 

“I’ll say it again, let me out of this damn car!” 

Bruce showed no reaction, and the driver continued driving. 

Witnessing this, Joanna clenched her teeth and made a bold move to open the car door! 

Bruce was taken aback, quickly grabbed her arm, and pulled her into his embrace. “What do you think you’re doing?” 

you won’t let me out, I’ll jump out myself!” 

Bruce furrowed his brows tightly. “Joanna, you still have an inflated sense of self, always provoking my anger like this!” 

“No more empty talk. I want to get out of this car!” Joanna’s gaze was sharp and determined. 

Bruce met her gaze and couldn’t help but feel a flicker of compromise in his heart. 

“Kody, stop the car!” he commanded. 

The driver promptly pulled over and brought the car to a halt. 

Joanna picked up her bag, popped open the car door, and stepped out onto the sidewalk. 

“Damn!” Bruce cursed, slamming his seat in frustration! 

As for Joanna, he really didn’t know how to handle her. 

He hated her, infuriated by her, and held her accountable! 

But when he caught a glimpse of the pain in her eyes, his heart couldn’t help but ache. 

Joanna hailed a taxi and headed home. 

Before she could even step foot inside, her phone buzzed with an incoming call. 

Joanna swiped to answer, seeing Michael’s name on the screen.