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Chapter 169

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After placing Jennifer in the car, Maxwell immediately stepped on the accelerator, and the car launched forward like a shot arrow.

He looked at the fragile woman beside him, who appeared like a porcelain doll that could shatter at any moment.

Maxwell's heart clenched with anguish at the sight.

With one hand on the steering wheel, he extended the other to hold her icy cold hand.

"We'll be at the hospital soon. You'll be fine, I promise…" Maxwell repeated, unsure if he was reassuring her or himself.

Finally, they arrived at the hospital.

Maxwell carried Jennifer into the emergency room.

The doctor's diagnosis revealed a case of high fever and pneumonia. Jennifer required hospitalization.

After Maxwell completed the admission procedures and waited for the doctor to arrange a ward, half an hour had passed.

Sitting by Jennifer's bedside, he gazed at the pale woman, feeling both sorry for her and angry.

Why did she torment herself like that?

Jennifer woke up after receiving a
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