The Unstoppable Comeback Of the Unrivaled Ex-Wife-Chapter 489 - 477

"Have you heard of a saying? The only two things that one needs to forget about a person are time and a new lover..."

Clara’s gaze became distant as she said slowly, "I traveled around the world during this period to meet different people and gain new experiences. I want them to heal me.

"At first, it was ineffective. But God made me bump into Ethan on Quartz Island. He isn’t my new lover, but he’s indeed like a lifeguard. He pulled me out of the deep sea so I could crawl out of the hurt William caused me. But now it seems like... I’ve fallen into a deeper abyss."

When Joanna saw her downcast look, she felt very sorry for Clara. "You should try to seek his heart if you truly like him. I think he must be troubled by some rancor, so he’s so hesitant and awkward. He isn’t bold enough to get closer to you. He may be in some kind of abyss too, and he needs you to pull him out."

"His rancor..."

Clara looked at Joanna and smiled with a profound meaning. "Maybe it’s you?"

"Clara, don’t say that. What I have with him is pure friendship. It’s very awkward that you and my brother are trying to bring us together. Stop setting couples up arbitrarily."

"Who is it if not you?"

Clara heaved a long sigh. "I can’t think of anyone else other than you. Which woman in the world can become his rancor?"

"Alas, I recalled a pure and naive woman called Shirley now that you mentioned this. Ethan seems to value her very much. Is she the rancor troubling him?"

During these years, everyone who paid attention to the entertainment circle would know how much Ethan adored Shirley.

"I recalled it now that you brought it up. I saw him having a conflict with Shirley on Quartz Island. That woman begged his forgiveness desperately. Is it where the real problem is?"

"It must be!"

Joanna snapped her fingers. "Stay here and rest well. I’ll meet that woman when I have time. I’ll see what Ethan experienced to make him change his perception and is afraid to fall in love again after a setback."

"joan, don’t trouble yourself for such a bit of trouble of mine. I didn’t want to have anything to do with him either. Going to Shirley rashly might not be wise."

"It’s not all because of you if I’m going to Shirley to learn about this affair. Ethan once saved me, so I owe him a favor. If I can help him resolve his rancor, it’ll grant one of my wishes too."

Hearing that, Clara found it hard to dissuade Joanna from that anymore. Besides, she was full of curiosity. "Okay then!"

Joanna stayed with Clara a little longer before she left the hospital.

It was now late at night, and the lights in the corridor of the hospital were going on and off intermittently. It appeared rather frightening.

Suddenly, a dark figure came out of the corner and blocked Joanna.

That person was none other than William, who had an argument with her just now.

Joanna was shocked, so she stared at him coldly. "What’s the matter? Didn’t I throw you over hard enough? Are you courting death again now?"

William said seriously, "Miss Pierce, I mean well. I just... want to talk to you."

"What’s there to talk about between us?"

She gave him a scornful look. "You wronged Clara, so you don’t have to behave aggrievedly and innocently in front of her best friend. If it weren’t for fear of Lei’s sadness, I would have tortured you vigorously."

"I want to talk to you about... Alice."

After a long hesitation, William decided to be frank with Joanna. He went straight to the point and said, "I’m aware of those things that you did to Alice."

Joanna’s eyes sank and asked icily, "What... What do you know?"

William pat Joanna on the shoulder after seeing her panicked reaction. "Don’t worry. You’re Clara’s friend. She’d be upset if something were to happen to you, so I won’t run my mouth either."

Joanna seemed conflicted, taking a deep breath as she looked toward the man. "You have to promise you won’t tell a single soul, and I mean it. I know I did something bad, but I want to wait till the right time to put an end to it all."

"Miss Pierce, you don’t have to tell me anything. I don’t think you’re wrong at all. Desrosiers deserved it! Let’s just pretend none of this ever happened. We’ll bring this secret to our graves," William said coldly and resolutely.

The woman didn’t doubt William’s words at all. A frosty expression like that indicated that his love had completely run cold. However, she just couldn’t understand how people could behave so indifferently after they’ve had a change of heart.

She knew just how much William used to love Alice after all. He was even willing to trick Clara just for her sake, offering himself to become the absolute jerk in their stories.

"I don’t get you, Jones. Wasn’t Desrosiers your one true love? How could you be so calm when you know I have something to do with her death? And you aren’t going to take revenge for her? You’re even... willing to hide the truth from me?" Joanna asked after some pondering.

She wasn’t afraid that William was trying to fool her, but she just wished to obtain an answer, as this had been a thorn in her heart for the longest time.

If the man called the cops on her now or used this as an excuse to threaten her, she would be willing to accept it as well, as she was well prepared to face the consequences.

"One true love? You must be joking. I was just obsessed because she wouldn’t love me back..." William squinted his eyes and sighed. "Alice has committed far too many crimes, so she deserved to die like that. You were doing the world justice, so don’t be too harsh on yourself."

"I don’t care if you believe me or not, but I’ve never wanted her dead. It was just an accident. But even if I could rewind time, I’d still do the same regardless. I will never allow her to harm Clara, let alone my children." Joanna said, slightly agitated.

Thinking back to that stormy night, she felt her heart clenching tightly, her expression growing twisted from the pain.

The accident happened over three months ago. Alice, who had been missing for quite some time, suddenly contacted her with an unregistered number, requesting to meet up.

Initially, Joanna intended to ignore this woman. After all, they were both victims of what happened back then. Continuing fighting in this lose-lose battle would be meaningless, as they would only be hurting each other further.

However, the malevolent madwoman sent her a video instead. It was footage of Clara and William having intercourse.

"If you refuse, I’ll publish this video all over the internet right now. Let’s see how your best friend can live on after this!" Alice threatened, ordering her to do as told.

They then scheduled to meet up at a remote cliff within Strix Island.

The storm was quite heavy that night, illuminated by giant sparks of lightning and loud, rumbling thunder.

Joanna was not senseless; she knew that Alice must harbor malicious intent when she forced her to meet under such circumstances.