The Return Of His Unrivaled Ex-Wife (Joanna) novel Chapter 385

Chapter 385 

“Don’t go. Stay by my side.” Bruce said in a somewhat pleading tone. 

Joanna sighed but she did not really turn down his request. 

A the end of the day, he was still the father of her children. She still had to stay and take care of him, if only for the sake of her children. 

The next day, at six in the morning. Bruce was still asleep. 

Joanna quietly left the hospital. 

Today, she had to go to Venturas with Jaydon. She had to go back and pack. 

After leaving the hospital, Joanna rushed home. She took a shower and put on some light makeup. Then, she changed into a set of clean and appropriate clothes. 

Just as she was done, her phone rang. 

Beep! Beep! Beep! 

“Hello, Jay!” 

Jaydon’s warm voice rang out from the other end of the line. “Joann, are you up?” 

“Oh, I’m up!” 

“Then shall I go over and pick you up now?” 

“Mm–hmm. Sure!” Joanna ended the phone call and hurriedly blow–dried her hair. 

As she hadn’t slept the night before, the areas around her eyes were slightly darkened. She could only carefully apply some beauty balm cream. 

Half an hour later… 

Ding! Ding! 

The doorbell rang Jaydon had arrived. 

“Miranda, go get the door.” 

“Alright, Miranda replied and quickly went to open the door. 

Outside the door, Jaydon was wearing a black suit. He looked very dignified and formal. 

Miranda forced herself to smile and greeted him. “Hello, Mr. Grimm!” 

“Hello!” 

“Jay, you’re here!” Joanna came down from the second floor and got ready to change her shoes. 

“Joann! You are still not ready?” Jaydon said as he scrutinized Joanna. 

Joanna was wearing a Dior single–hued summer dress and carrying a matching champagne–colored shoulder bag. Her hair was hanging somewhat loosely, and her makeup was exquisite. 

Overall, Joanna looked fresh and elegant. This get–up was the most appropriate for meeting parents. 

Im ready. We can set off at any time.” Joanna smiled and changed into her high heels. 

Jaydon hugged her waist and kissed her forehead gently. “Why do you have such dark eye circles? Did you not sleep well. again last night?” 

“Oh, I was a little nervous, so I didn’t sleep well.” Joanna’s eyes widened and she subconsciously avoided Jaydon’s gaze. 

“Don’t be nervous. I’ll take care of everything!” 

“Mm–hmm… Then let’s go!” 

“Okay!” 

Joanna suddenly thought of something and said with a guilty expression, “Oh, yes. I was in such a hurry that I didn’t have time to prepare a gift. 

When Jaydon heard this, he smiled. There’s no need to prepare anything!” 

“How can I do that? After all, this is my first time visiting them. It’s not good to go empty–handed!” 

“Ha! There’s no need to be so particular. I’ve already prepared it.” 

“Really?” Joanna looked at Jaydon in shock. 

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“Don’t worry! Everything has been prepared. You just have to bring yourself there.” 

“Alright then!” 

“Joann, be careful on the road.” 

“Mm–hmm. I know.” 

Greyport and Venturas were on opposite banks of the sea. Normally, people traveled back and forth by ferry. 

On the ferry, Joanna yawned a few times in a row. 

“Are you very tired? Rest on my shoulder for a while.” 

When Joanna heard this, she smiled in embarrassment. “No need. I didn’t sleep well last night.” 

Jaydon asked again considerately, “Have you had breakfast?” 

“Not yet.” 

“I knew it. I brought you a sandwich,” Jaydon said, handing her a sandwich. 

“Thank you.” 

An hour later, the ferry docked at the pier in the city of Venturas. 

“Joann, time to disembark!” 

Joanna was already a little sleepy. “Oh, okay.” 

Orvin had already driven here and was waiting to pick them up. 

The car traveled for half an hour before stopping next to the lawn of a luxurious mansion. 

The Grimm family’s mansion was a preeminent villa in the city of Venturas. 

It occupied more than 1.5 acres of land. 

The entire exterior was designed in the Ecostanian palace style and it looked very grand and luxurious. 

The security guards at the gate bowed respectfully and greeted the visitors. “Good day, Mr. Jaydon!” 

“Joann, let’s get off!” 

Joanna smiled and got out of the car gracefully. 

There were many servants here. At a glance, there were multiple rows of servants standing there. They looked a little like servants of those Old World palaces, standing at the entrance to welcome the nobles. 

Joanna was used to big, ostentatious occasions but she was still shocked by this kind of pomposity. 

The way the Everett family carried themselves was rather low–key compared to the extravagance here. 

Jaydon held Joanna’s hand and whispered in her ear, “There are more people in my family. You have to be mentally prepared.” 

“Mm–hmm. I understand.” 

In the living room, many elders were already waiting in the living room because they had been informed in advance. Right in front was Jaydon’s fourth uncle, Harold Grimm, and his wife. 

Jaydon began to introduce the elders one by one. “Joann, this is my Fourth Uncle Harold, and this is my Fourth Aunt.” Joanna’s face stiffened. She looked a little like a nervous primary school student meeting a teacher. “Hello, Mr. Grimm, Mrs. Grimm.” 

Harold resembled Tim quite a fair bit. However, Harold’s head was going bald a little and he appeared more stern. 

When Joanna greeted him, he only gave her an indifferent glance. 

In contrast, Jaydon’s fourth aunt appeared very gentle. “Hello, Ms. Haynes!” 

Jaydon continued with his introductions. “Joann, this is Yvette and this is Yasmine. They are my aunts” 

“Hello, Yvette! Hello, Yasmine!” Joanna’s face turned pale as she greeted the ladies cautiously. 

“You’re Joanna?” Yvette Grimm, Jaydon’s second aunt, sized up Joanna with eyes that were filled with strong disdain. 

The Grimm family was a big, influential family, and a preeminent family in Venturas! 

Although Joanna was also the well–born daughter of a wealthy family, she was married before. In the eyes of the Grimm family’s elders, this was absolutely unacceptable. 

In particular, Joanna’s reputation was not very good. She was considered fairly infamous in Venturas and Greyport. 

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Jaydon’s third aunt, Yasmine Grimm, also sized Joanna up arrogantly. “Welcome, Ms. Haynes!” 

“Our Grimm family has more family members and also more rules. If you want to marry into our Grimm family, you have to abide by our Grimm family’s rules.” 

Joanna subconsciously frowned a little. 

They were flexing their muscles to intimidate her! 

Joann, this is my stepmother, Madam Genevieve!” Jaydon carried on with the introductions. 

After one round, just the elders alone already made up more than ten members. 

“Please take a seat!” 

“Oh, thank you.” Joanna sat down at the table somewhat nervously.