Chapter 24

"Jennifer?" Maxwell was startled and quickly stood up. He gathered her into his arms and rushed to the bedroom.

After he placed her on the bed, Jennifer still hadn't regained consciousness.

"Jennifer, stop the act and get up!" Maxwell snapped as he stood beside her. "One moment you're sobbing, the next you're trying to gain my sympathy. Tell me, how many tricks do you have up your sleeve?"

Unfortunately, there was no response.

Maxwell reached out and touched her forehead. It was scalding hot. Was Jennifer running a fever?

Maxwell took out his phone and made a call to his private doctor, Derek Spellman.

While waiting for Derek, he went to the bathroom and fetched a basin of cold water. He intended to use a towel to cool her down.

Coincidentally, Maxwell caught sight of her damp clothes in a basin beside the sink. These were the clothes Jennifer wore when she came to see him this morning.

So, did she walk back in the rain today?

"Damn it," Maxwell cursed under his breath