The City Airport, four years later.
A young lady with sunglasses stood among the crowd, wearing a low-cut black dress that accentuated her curves.
With a gorgeous and endearing visage, her long legs swayed as her tall heels clicked along the floor. Many eyes were immediately drawn to her.
Clara was yawning outside the airport on her red Ferrari when she saw Joanna come out. She immediately waved her arms around and exclaimed," Ahh! Joan, I'm here!'
Joanna puckered her scarlet lips and strolled slowly towards Clara, stopping in front of her. She then pulled off her sunglasses with ease, and a touch of tenderness was displayed in her eyes as she chuckled. "Clara, keep it low- key, or people will think you're one of those crazy perverted fans!"
'I don't mind!"
Clara rushed into Joanna's arms and hugged her tightly. "It's been four years. You've finally returned. I really miss you!'
Joanna chuckled. "Stop being absurd. Didn't we just talk on Facetime yesterday?"
"Seeing you on a video call and seeing you in person are two different things. I cannot reach or squeeze you as freely as I would like through the screen!"
Clara's hands moved around Joanna's body as she spoke. "Take a look at your hourglass figure and boobs! Why do I think they've gotten bigger? And your ass. Oh my goodness, it's bigger now! I refuse to accept you have children!"
"Tell me the truth; did you stage your pregnancy? Or did you find another woman to give birth to your children? That's why your physique still appears as good as it did before!"
Joanna was stunned when she heard this. "Stop fooling around and get in the car as fast as you can. I don't want to remain too long, and I don't want people to know I've returned."
"Understood!"
Clara opened the vehicle door with a flick of her fingertips.
She turned to gaze at Joanna eagerly as she was about to settle into the driver's position. "Joan, this is my new car. I recall you used to be a professional driver who won numerous titles. Why don't you take it for a spin and show me some of your skills!"
Joanna became thrilled when she saw the vehicle. She nodded. "Sure!"
During these years, she had been so preoccupied with raising her children and handling her business that she didn't take any breaks. She'd almost forgotten what it was like to drift.
The two ladies climbed into the vehicle and buckled up.
"Are you ready?" Joanna asked Clara while gripping the driving wheel with both hands. With her right boot on the gas pedal, a grin crept across her scarlet lips.
'Yes. Let's get moving!"
Clara gripped the door handle firmly and nodded eagerly, ready for the journey.
It wasn't her first time riding with Joanna, and she knew all too well that she was in for some quality fun.
The sensation of speed and stability as the wind moved through their hair, constantly testing their speed limit, was nothing short of incredible.
The red Ferrari raced off the airport in a blur and went straight to the freeway, leaving all the vehicles behind.
"Oh my goodness, this is incredible! I'm flying!"
Clara stood up and shouted enthusiastically as the wind gushed across them.
"Hold tight!" Joanna tenderly advised Clara.
She, too, was overjoyed.
Despite the fact that she had been living peacefully on Sun Island, the City was her home. It was her ancestors' origins from where she came from.
Her friends and family were here, as were the bittersweet memories she would never forget. She felt a sense of belonging here.
So she decided to return when the moment was perfect when she was powerful enough to defend those she cared about.
The vehicle gradually slowed, and Clara's enthusiasm faded as she sat quietly in the passenger seat, growing inquisitive about Joanna.
"Joan, tell me secretly, what are your plans now that you've unexpectedly returned? Why are you keeping it such a secret that even Liam is unaware?"
Joanna's unexpected return to the City was only known to Clara. Joanna even requested her to keep it a secret and not tell anyone, including Liam.
Joanna said quietly, "There's no plan." She clutched the steering wheel with one hand and supported her head with the other. "I miss my home and want to go back. Besides, I want to restore the Pierce house so the two children will have a place to live when they arrive."
When Clara heard this, her irises glowed, and she became enthralled all over again. "Do you intend to bring them back to the City permanently?"
Joanna made no denials. "If everything goes well," she said, raising her brows.
"Everything will be great!"
"It would be great if you could come back here. We can go out whenever we want.You have no idea how lonely I've been these few years you've been gone. I don't have a buddy to hang out with. Those who approach me with the goal of becoming my friends will never be able to contend with you."
Joanna felt bad for Clara and encouraged her like she was encouraging her own daughter, Abby. "I know the last few years have been difficult for you. When I return, you won't be alone, and we'll be the best pair ever!"
"How soon before you'll be back? Are you sure you're not going to lie to me again?"
For the past few years, Clara had been praying like crazy for Joanna's return.
Every time when they were on call, Joanna's answer would always be, 'Just wait for a while; the time isn't perfect yet.' And so she waited… for four years.
"For four years, you lied to me. I witnessed Aiden and Abby's development from small infants to large kids. They progressed from speaking nonsense to being completely capable of arguing with me. Despite this, I never saw them. How could you treat me this way?"
"Haha. It's completely my fault!"
Joanna then stated solemnly, "This time, I'm not lying."
"Fine. I'll put my faith in you one more time." Clara exclaimed proudly.
"However, I must remind you that if you do bring the children here, you must keep them well hidden."
Clara became concerned. "Your ex-husband is not a nice person. He failed to have a kid with Alice for a few years. I believe he would want to steal your children, particularly Aiden, who appears exactly like him."