Chapter 11

Jennifer smiled bitterly. "Would it make a difference if I told you? Just like them, you think I deserve it, don't you?"

"Jennifer..." Maxwell felt helpless. "Regardless of what happened between us, you are still my wife, at least for now. I won't allow anyone to trample on your dignity!"

Jennifer suddenly raised her head, tears shimmering in her eyes. His words unexpectedly warmed her heart and made her feel secure.

"Drop your kind act," she huffed, but her tone was soft and somewhat coquettish.

Maxwell's heart skipped a beat. He looked at her wounds and said, "I wonder what will happen if Grandpa sees that you got hurt."

Jennifer let out a chuckle. "Are you afraid that Grandpa will pursue it further, and Rachel will be implicated? You don't want him to vent his anger on her, right?"

Maxwell also chuckled softly, saying, "You're too clever for your own good."

However, Jennifer didn't want Robert to worry about her either. She glanced at Maxwell and dialed Robert's number.

"Hey