Chapter 1000

Maxwell nodded and replied, "I hope you keep your word."

…

After dinner, he returned to the bedroom, where Jennifer sat on the bed with her laptop on her lap, seemingly engrossed in her academic work.

In reality, she only wanted to seem busy and avoid acknowledging him.

Maxwell's lips curled into a resigned smile. He then approached her and took the laptop away, saying, "Pregnant women shouldn't use these devices too much. The radiation isn't good for you."

Jennifer looked at him coldly and snapped, "Maxwell Lance, you may have forgiven her, but I'll never forgive her! I'm not going to that press conference. You and your mother can attend without me!"

His deep gaze locked onto hers as he reached out to pinch her puffed-up cheek. "You don't trust me, huh? She has done so many terrible things, hurting both of us. Do you really think I would just let her off the hook?"

Jennifer stared at him, confusion written across her face. "What do you mean? You've already agreed to hold a pre