The next morning, Jenny tiredly climbed out of bed. After being tormented by her empty stomach last night, she knew she couldn't afford to sleep through breakfast.As she walked toward the kitchen, the doorbell sounded. She was a little surprised. Who would come knocking at this hour?She opened the door, a little hesitant. When she realized it was Alec, she was so stunned that her jaw slackened.What was he doing here?"Have you eaten?" he asked.Jenny shook her head. Right as she was wondering what he was doing, he stepped in with a pack of food. The restaurant's name, The Crispy Buns, was clearly branded on the packaging.Jenny knew about The Crispy Buns. It was a really popular place in Parrington. People said their food smelt amazing, and she had always wanted to try it.Could Alec be bringing her breakfast?"Eat it. It's still fresh." He put the food on the table.Jenny didn't move. She had to stand there for a long time before acknowledging that this was not all just a
Jenny nearly burst out laughing, but she held herself together. "Yeah. He's a jerk!""Did he hurt you?" Alec's eyes shifted. He wished he could punch the bastard in the face."Yeah." She nodded and said, "We were married for two years, but he never paid me a visit. Don't you think he's a jerk?""He is!" Alec gritted his teeth. A ball of fire surged in his chest. "Who is he?"You, Alec!Jenny bit back her laughter and shook her head. "Oh well. It's all in the past. I want nothing to do with him in the future."Alec couldn't press on when she said that, but he still felt upset. "You don't have to be so merciful towards jerks. If you find yourself in a pinch, I can help you."Jenny noticed that Alec was staring at her. He felt embarrassed. "Don't take this the wrong way. I was just…""Are you pursuing me, Mr. Faust?" she asked.The air around them grew quiet at once. Alec retorted, "Never!"Jenny looked at him with interest. Seeing this, Alec explained, "I'm just helping you on
Alec heaved a deep sigh. Perhaps he was a jerk to his ex-wife, too.At the thought of this, he finally began feeling a hint of guilt toward his unknown wife. Perhaps not even that house in Charmford could make up for the damage he had caused her.He messaged Vincent, telling him to locate his ex-wife and gift her a million dollars besides the house in Charmford.Jenny knew nothing of what Alec was doing. After he left, she threw on her clothes and rushed to the hospital.As for Alec… He would probably leave her alone after that unpleasant conversation.This was good. It would be peaceful.In Lawrence Solutions, Mr. Lawrence sat in his office happily, looking at his company's rising stocks. He had a terrific mood. Lawrence Solutions developed at breakneck speed since sucking up to Alec Faust. It grew from an insignificant little company to one of Parrington's most established businesses. Mr. Lawrence was overjoyed.It was a pity that his daughter couldn't latch on to Alec yet. If
Jenny had just received a call today saying that the police had interrogated Karen White and learned of all her plans.Karen indeed hated her stepson and wished for him to die multiple times, but she never succeeded. Hence, she planned a car accident yesterday, but fortune was on the boy's side, and he came out with only minor injuries. Karen was upset by this and couldn't let it go. She sent him to the hospital, wanting him to die on the operating table. This way, the child would die, and she would be compensated in cash.As for why she wanted Dr. Walter to perform the surgery…Karen was just the tiniest bit smart. She knew the child's condition was not serious, and Dr. Walter would definitely refuse to do surgery. Thus, once Dr. Walter refused, she would switch hospitals. If anything bad happened, she would be able to sue Dr. Walter as well.Karen would obviously do anything for money.Unfortunately for her, there was no escaping the long arm of the law. Did she really think t
Jenny didn't mind it at all. Once the man left, she asked Joey, "How do you feel? Are you uncomfortable?""I'm… I'm fine," he said, giving her a feeble smile. His face flushed slightly.When facing his father, he could be cold, but with Jenny, he felt a little embarrassed."Tell me if there are any problems. I'm the doctor in charge of you," she said.Joey nodded. He was then reminded of something and instantly looked upset. "I… I don't have the money to pay for the medical bills."He had heard that the doctor before him was famous, and that the surgery would not come cheap. He was just a child. There was no way he could afford it. Mr. Little had said those things because he knew Joey had no money—he had no means to pay for his education and livelihood, let alone the hospital. He expected Joey to come begging. "It's okay. The hospital has medical aid. You don't have to worry about it. Just lie back and rest." Jenny's heart couldn't help aching when she saw him like this. Altho
Jenny got off work on time at six in the evening, which was rare.She wanted to invite Stephanie to dinner and catch up on things with her family, but before her call made it through, a red car stopped in front of her. The windows rolled down, and Max's handsome face appeared in her field of vision."Hey, Dr. Walter. You're probably free enough to have dinner tonight, aren't you?" He was smiling, but Jenny could definitely sense the domineering aura on him. She couldn't refuse.She felt exasperated. He just couldn't wait. The promise was only made yesterday, and he was already looking for her. It was just as well—she didn't want to owe him for too long. "Alright.""Get in."They went to Elcantina, a famous Mediran restaurant in Parrington.Jenny remembered the food that Max had ordered for her last night. "You seem to be fond of spicy things.""Yeah. What about you?" Max asked.Because of her weak stomach, Jenny didn't eat spicy food much. However, since she owed Max, she h
Since he had worded it this way, Jenny felt the need to clear things up.She looked at him and said calmly, "I think that someone like you, Mr. Pearson, does not need me to be your friend."She was still calling him Mr. Pearson. It was obvious that she was distancing herself from him.Max's face shifted. Before he could speak, Jenny continued, "I don't want to be involved with your grudge against Mr. Faust. So once this meal is over, we'll call it even."In other words, she didn't want to see him anymore.Max knew what she meant. He looked extremely unpleasant. "Are you sure? Upsetting me in Parrington is not a good decision to make.""Now you're taking it the wrong way. I don't want to upset you. I just don't want to be used like a chess piece," she said, smiling. "Mr. Faust and I aren't close at all. I don't understand the hatred between you two. So why are you dragging me into it?" She couldn't figure it out at all.Max stared at her. She didn't look like she was lying.Afte
Alec laid back on his seat in the car. He narrowed his eyes. A cold chill emanated from him. He was obviously upset.Paul glanced at him, thinking aloud, "Dr. Walter seems pretty capable."She had not only attracted Alec's gaze but also lured in the smiley Max Pearson. She probably had a few tricks up her sleeve.Alec scoffed. He widened his eyes. His black irises showed no depth. "That's stupidity. I told her that Max doesn't have good intentions, but she still insists on keeping in touch with him.""How do you know that it's stupidity? What if he's her type?" Paul asked. It made Alec even more frustrated.She told him just today that she didn't like people named Faust. After that, she grew closer to Max. Did she like people named after pears, then?"Who knows, something might even happen between them tonight. You know of Max's nature. He's more than happy to replace you," Paul said, then he shivered. He looked at the person next to him. Alec was no different than an ice sculptu