The Unstoppable Comeback Of the Unrivaled Ex-Wife-Chapter 308 - 305

Joanna’s expression was grave as she stood before Timothy.

The old man looked up at her innocently. "What do you mean? I’ve just finished reading the news."

Joanna pursed her lips. "You can drop the act, Grandpa. There’s no way you would have been able to read in the dark, and besides... your newspaper is upside down."

Joanna raised an eyebrow at him expectantly.

"Hmm... I..." The old man mumbled in embarrassment and adjusted the newspaper. Refusing to admit defeat, he just went along with it. "Since I’m farsighted. I’m accustomed to reading things upside down. This is actually the easiest way for me to read.’

"Is that right? I don’t believe you.’ Joanna was initially upset, but couldn’t help giggling at the old man’s antics.

Seeing her laugh, he gently laid down the newspaper and said, "Joan, don’t blame us for doing that... We just want you back. Unfortunately, like me, you have no acting talent. Your little performance earlier might have been enough to deceive Francine, but it’s not enough to fool me."

Joanna sighed and said softly, "Grandpa Moran, you were married before, so you know how it should be. I used to adore Ace, but many years have passed, and my feelings for him have faded. I’m sure Ace feels the same way. How can two people with no affection for each other marry?"

"Child, you have no understanding of Ace or yourself. You two have feelings for each other, but..."

"Grandpa Moran, you don’t have to say anything – I’ve already made up my mind. Please inform Francine that if something like this happens again, she should not blame me for being disrespectful to her."

With that, Joanna turned around and walked away. That was Joanna – either she didn’t make a choice, or she made one and never looked back. Even if she did have regrets, she would keep moving forward.

Plus, she never had any regrets!

Timothy sighed in the living room after Joanna had gone. He glared at the corner of the stairs and said, "She’s gone. Stop hiding and come out!’

Ace emerged from behind the stairs. His attractive face was frigid, and dissatisfaction was written all over it.

"Did you hear what Joan said?"

"Yes."

"Do you regret your actions? She has no intention of reconciling with you. You were determined to divorce back then, so will you put your pride aside now and get her back?"

"Who says I want to get her back?" Ace stuffed his hands in his pockets and said arrogantly.

"What? Are you prepared to let her go then? Did you forget that you’ve been sobbing every night for the last four years?"

Timothy’s comments injured Ace’s pride, and he scowled. "Grandpa, I told you not to bring that up. I wasn’t crying because of her; I was crying because I was watching a depressing movie. Can you and Mom stop destroying my image?"

"What do you have to be embarrassed about? When I courted your grandmother, and your father courted your mother, we used the same strategies. If I were you, I would have begged on my knees, sobbed to her, and apologized a million times over to make her return. What do you intend to do about your relationship with Ren? Are you sure you want to give it up?"

Ace’s stare was intense and serious. "Love cannot be forced. If she no longer loves me, the only way to win her back... is to make her fall in love with me again!"

Joanna returned to her apartment late at night after the children had fallen asleep.

Nancy heard the ruckus and went outside, wearing a jacket over her pyjamas.

"Where have you been, Miss Ren? The kids were waiting for you all night."

"I went to the Moran residence to search for the children, but it was a mistake. Ace, like the rest of the Moran family, was unaware of Adie and Abby’s existence." Joanna gave an awkward chuckle. Her cheeks flushed subconsciously as she remembered what had transpired earlier.

"Ah, that was a misunderstanding. I heard from the kids that the person who took them is Mr. Q, the man you brought to Sun Island a few days ago. Adie followed him because he claimed Abby as his goddaughter."

Nancy informed Joanna of what she had learned from the children. "Mr. Q is a nice guy,’ she added with a relieved grin. "The kids adore him, and he treats them like they’re his biological children."

"Oh, so it was him!" Joanna scowled and said, "What does he want?" Not only does Abby adore him, but he’s also attempting to woo Adie. He’s gone too far! I need to teach him a lesson one day so he doesn’t bother my children anymore.’

"There’s no need for that, Miss Joan. He’s a decent man. According to Adie, he is a well-known chef in the City. He took them to learn how to bake after discovering that the three of you liked his cake. They all worked together to make you a cake. I’ll go get it from the fridge."

Nancy walked to the fridge and took out a 6-inch cake. It was a chocolate mousse cake in the shape of a sunflower. ’Lovely Mommy, be happy always!’ was written in the centre of the cake by the three of them with cream.

Joanna then realized her birthday was only a few days away, and her eyes welled up with tears as she thought of Adie and Abby’s efforts. "These two youngsters are too intelligent. I wanted to teach them a lesson, but I can’t do that now."

"Give it a try, Miss Joan. The little ones said they had a larger surprise in store for you on your birthday!"

"They’re so sweet...* Joanna tasted some of the buttercream frosting, which was delicious and tasted like ice cream. Her two children were truly worth the anguish she had been through in the past few years.

The next day.

Joanna got up early, ate breakfast, and dropped the two kids off at school.

While she drove, she grilled the two youngsters, particularly Adie.

"Adie, tell me honestly, did Mr. Q give you something to win you over? Why did you side with him so quickly? Didn’t I tell you to look after Abby and not allow her to be kidnapped? You, on the other hand, kidnapped her with a stranger. You’re a little traitor!" Joanna scolded him unhappily.

"Mummy, listen to me. It’s all a misunderstanding!"