"I'm afraid you can't wait for Jennifer's apology as you'll be questioned by the police soon. I'll let my bodyguards keep an eye on you. The police will come and look for you soon." Maxwell's voice was ominous. It was as if he came from hell himself.Agnes felt her heart leaping to her throat.She didn't expect that Maxwell would go as far as to report her to the police.After all, she was still Jennifer's grandmother.Agnes could only look on as Maxwell brought Jennifer away. Then, she rushed over to Jocelyn's room.Although Jocelyn heard what happened, she didn't dare to come out of her room.This was until Agnes knocked on her door and hurriedly called out to her.Jocelyn pretended to have just woken up as she opened the door. "Mom, what's wrong? Shouldn't you be asleep at this hour?""Josie, something bad happened! Maxwell came just now."Agnes didn't know Jocelyn was pretending to be oblivious. Thus, the former was thinking of asking her to devise a plan.However, the po
Maxwell asked worriedly, "Do you still have the energy?""I still want to wash up. After they locked me up in such a stinky place, I reek!" Jennifer complained.Maxwell grinned before probing, "How about I help you out?"Jennifer suddenly turned beet red. Her heart thumped as she whined, "You rascal. I won't let you take advantage of me!"After saying that, she quickly went into the bathroom and locked the door.When she finished washing up, Maxwell had also finished showering. Plus, he also ordered Martha to cook plenty of food for dinner.Maxwell pointed at the scrumptious food on the table. "Here. Eat all of it. Martha cooked them just for you."Jennifer smiled awkwardly. "I feel full. Perhaps I ate too quickly on the way home.""You should at least have the soup. I called Martha up in the middle of the night to cook all of these. You should at least have it for her sake." Maxwell looked at her dotingly.Therefore, she had the bowl of soup obediently.That night, Maxwell e
The next morning, Jennifer suddenly woke up from a dream."Let me out! No!" Jennifer screamed, covered in sweat.Maxwell quickly embraced her and comforted, "What happened? Was it a nightmare?"She calmed herself down and looked at him in a daze.Thankfully, it was just a dream. It was all over now!She let out a sigh of relief and asked, "What time is it? I think I have class today."Maxwell replied indifferently, "I already asked Michael to get you some time off. Don't go to class this week. Just stay at home and rest.""But I need to apply for my Master's soon. I … I can't afford to take some time off." Jennifer still wanted to head to university, even if she only stayed in the library.Maxwell smiled and replied, "I can still afford to support you even if you don't pass the exam. Don't put too much pressure on yourself, okay?"Jennifer rolled her eyes at him. "Do you want to make me your sugar baby? If that happens, don't I need to consider your feelings in everything I do
"Oh no, what should we do? Maxwell even dared to send your grandmother to prison. Will we be next?" Jocelyn grew fearful.Ever since Agnes was taken away by the police last night, she hadn't slept a wink.Bridget also became worried and hastily asked, "Have all the medical records from my abortion been destroyed? We're finished if those are discovered!"Jocelyn was confident and reassured her. "Don't worry, that doctor is in the same boat as us. If she doesn't destroy them and the truth is exposed, she'll be doomed too! After all, she plays a crucial role in our deception!"Bridget still wasn't at ease and nervously asked, "What about Delia? She won't wake up, right? Dad took her to Regalton. Has she been treated yet?"Jocelyn chuckled. "That old hag is as good as dead. I had one of the maids who was close to her son ask. Even the experts in Regalton said there's no hope for her! She'll be in a vegetative state at most!""Good." Bridget breathed a sigh of relief. "Mom, don't worr
Robert also saw through the mother-and-daughter duo's act. But the matter was settled for good since the child was gone and he had given them the proper compensation. It was best not to be involved with such people in the future. With that thought in mind, Robert gave them his regards before leaving.However, Maxwell stayed behind even after Jordan and Robert left the hospital ward. Bridget looked uneasy and asked, "Is there anything else, Mr. Lance?"Maxwell slowly approached her. "Are you sure Jennifer was the one who pushed you?"Bridget felt guilty and couldn't meet his gaze. Seeing this, Jocelyn immediately stepped in. "I saw it with my own eyes. Is there a problem? Besides, are you implying my daughter threw herself off the stairs because she didn't want the child?""Isn't that a possibility too?" Maxwell gave her a weird smile. "You'd better pray there are no openings in your scheme, otherwise..."Although Maxwell's words were soft, it was enough to make Bridget sweat buc
Zion had his doubts and sighed reproachfully. "If you were wronged, I would seek justice for you. But how could you let Maxwell go to such extremes? Your grandmother is well into her old age, yet she's being locked up. Even if she's released, society will frown upon her. She's still my mother!""What about me? Am I not your daughter?" Jennifer said with a heavy heart. "I didn't push Bridget. And where were you when Grandma locked me up and wanted to starve me to death? Did she view me as her granddaughter then?"Zion's tone grew stern. "Jennifer, this is our family's affair. It shouldn't be causing such a stir. Listen to me, have Maxwell release your grandmother. I can't bear to see your grandmother suffering in prison at her age.""Dad, I can't do anything about it." Jennifer looked disappointedly at Zion. "Besides, I don't want to."Zion grew anxious. He had only been away for two days, and the Yale family was in chaos, with some in prison and others having miscarriages.He look
Jennifer's heart ached. She had a soft spot for her father after all. But thinking of the injustice she had suffered, she asked through teary eyes, "Dad, do you know people can die from heat stroke? Moreover, I was locked in a dark room and forced to confess to things I didn't do. She has never shown any mercy toward me."Despite Jennifer's pleas, Zion only thought that she was conspiring with Maxwell to kill Agnes.He shook his head sorrowfully. "Jennifer, you've changed. How could you be so heartless? In that case, we're no longer a family! You're just the daughter-in-law of the Lance family. We can't possibly match your status or offend you!"With that, Zion turned and left.Hearing this, Jennifer's legs went weak, and she almost fell. Fortunately, Maxwell caught her and softly asked, "Are you okay?"Jennifer stared blankly in the direction Zion left as tears fell silently from her eyes. She choked, "What... What did my dad say? He... doesn't want me anymore... My dad doesn't w
"If you really wish to thank me, then you'll finish the food." Maxwell took the bowl and brought a spoonful of food to Jennifer's mouth. "Be a good girl and have some."Jennifer hesitated and gently pushed his spoon away. "Maxwell, what are we... really?"The sorrow in her eyes was evident as she said hoarsely, "My dad doesn't want me anymore. And soon, neither will you. You're being so good to me now, just like my dad was. But if you leave me too, I'll be even more miserable."Maxwell understood what she meant. But at the moment, he couldn't make any promises to her. After all, she hadn't been completely honest with him and told him who the man she had been hiding was.Maxwell hardened his heart. "Rachel has depression. I... can't abandon her."Jennifer's chest tightened at his word. She didn't know if Rachel really had depression. But it was most likely an act, right?But none of that mattered now. What mattered was that Maxwell was willing to believe her."Jennifer, even if w