Bridget was terrified and trembled uncontrollably and quickly defended herself. "I'm sorry, Mr. Lance. It just slipped out! I didn't mean to do it. Please… forgive me!""Do you have a death wish?" Maxwell glared at her and flung her to the side.Bridget fell to the floor, crying and begging for mercy.Meanwhile, Maxwell took out his phone and called Nimbus Lounge. "Have someone pick up Bridget! Teach this ignorant woman a lesson!""No, please, Mr. Lance," Bridget cried and crawled to him. "I won't do it again. Please don't send me back to Nimbus Lounge. It's hell there. I... I can't go back. They'll kill me."Maxwell squatted down and gripped her jaw. "I've told you, you should do as you're told! Nothing more, nothing less! But you're too stupid for your own good! You're always acting on your own!"With that, he ignored Bridget's pleas and ordered his men to take her away while waiting for the people from Nimbus Lounge to arrive.Maxwell sat on the couch and yelled, "Come out!"
"You said you would help. But how did that go? My father is still in prison, and it's been ages since I met him. And you? You've been lying to me this whole time while secretly accompanying Rachel!" It wasn't entirely a lie. On one hand, Jennifer wanted to disgust Maxwell so he would let go of her. On the other, she was genuinely jealous of Rachel!Maxwell sneered. "I must have been stupid to help your father. From now on, don't come to me about your father's affairs. I won't help no matter what!"With that, Maxwell left for upstairs.Jennifer sniffled and returned to the small storage room. She sat on the bed absentmindedly, finally letting down her facade.She knew deep down that Maxwell's efforts and concealment of Zion's situation were to prevent her from feeling anxious and upset. But she had to disappoint him and harden his heart.Jennifer buried her head in her knees and apologized, "I'm sorry, Maxwell. I'm sorry..."Her heart was in turmoil. She loved Maxwell, yet she h
Jennifer muttered sadly, "You don't understand. Although that's how it's supposed to be, he's the breadwinner of the family, and I haven't contributed anything to the household."Moreover, now that things are tense between her and Maxwell, even she would look down at herself if she were to ask him for money. She didn't want Maxwell to look down on her either.Quincy shook her head. "I don't understand rich people. If I were in your shoes, I would be happy being a stay-at-home wife and never work another day in my life."The two chatted as they walked, finally parting ways at the subway station.When Jennifer returned home, Martha quickly pulled her to the dining table. "Come and eat, Mrs. Lance."She smiled kindly. "Look, it's all your favorite dishes. You've lost weight. Hurry and eat to make up for it."Jennifer hadn't had such a delicious meal in a long time. She swallowed hard and was quite tempted. However, seeing Maxwell at the dining table, she instantly lost her confidenc
At this rate, Maxwell would soon lose his patience and divorce Jennifer.Back in the master bedroom, Maxwell waited for a long time, but Jennifer never came. Annoyed, he went downstairs where Martha was cleaning the living room."Where is Jennifer?" Maxwell frowned. "Didn't I say not to let her stay in the storage room?"Martha fidgeted awkwardly. "Mrs. Lance... doesn't want to go back. After all, you brought that woman back, and she..."Maxwell clenched his fists with a dark look. That ungrateful woman! He had given her so many chances, yet she still didn't appreciate them. Or perhaps she had given up on him. That would explain why she was going to such an extent.Maxwell felt like he was a fool. Despite witnessing her heartlessness firsthand, he still gave her chances to walk all over him. Feeling frustrated, Maxwell grabbed his coat and stormed out.This time, he went straight to Simon's place."What brings you here?" Simon was surprised. "It's the middle of the night. Lu
Simon hurriedly defended himself, "Calm down. Your wife begged me not to tell you. Besides, since you've been keeping this from her, I was afraid you'd end our friendship if you knew I told her the truth!"Maxwell gritted his teeth. "I'm definitely ending our friendship now that I know!"With that, he stood up and left for the hospital without another word.Rachel was surprised to see Maxwell this late at night. She felt deeply moved. "Maxwell... did you come because you missed me and our baby?"Now that Maxwell had lost feelings for Jennifer, he must have realized her worth. But Maxwell just walked to her with a grim expression.Rachel began to panic and forced a strained smile. "Why are you looking at me like that?"Maxwell spoke in a low voice, "Did Jennifer come to see you?"Rachel's face fell. "What are you talking about?""You should know. When did she meet you, and what did you say to her?" Maxwell gritted his teeth. "Rachel, I hope you're not lying to me again!"Rachel
Maxwell sat in the dark office all night.…As the weather grew colder, the coffee shop's business boomed. Jennifer would have to help out at the shop after work even during the weekdays, and the boss paid her by the hour.After Maxwell had Michael investigate, he found that Jennifer had been working at the coffee shop for the past few days. He never imagined the pampered girl would be greeting customers in a uniform.Jennifer was too busy to notice Maxwell watching her from outside. He watched her with a mix of emotions, feeling a pang in his heart.Was Jennifer truly ready to cut ties with him? She would rather work and earn meager wages than talk to him or use his money.Maxwell's heart was in turmoil, and he had to calm himself before walking into the shop."What would you like to drink?" Jennifer asked with a lowered head as she prepared the previous customer's drink. Hearing the silence, she stopped what she was doing and looked up, surprised to see Maxwell there.She
Jennifer stared at Maxwell in shock and was at a loss for words. He knew the truth!Jennifer leaned weakly against the wall and trembled uncontrollably. She kept her head down, not daring to meet Maxwell's gaze. "My family is the reason behind this. She's not at fault this time. After all, it's my father's fault that her legs are injured. I should give up my position as your wife to her."Maxwell didn't know whether to feel relieved or sad. He was relieved that Jennifer was still as kind as he remembered and her unreasonable behavior was all an act. But he was also sad because she had offered up their marriage.Maxwell walked up to her and lifted her chin. "Look into my eyes. Do you still love me?"Jennifer kept avoiding Maxwell's gaze. She denied her true feelings. "I don't love you anymore.""You're lying!" Maxwell was frustrated and suddenly cupped her cheeks before kissing her hard. He held her tightly, not wanting to let go.Jennifer felt like she was suffocating. She stru
Jennifer woke up with a start and sat up in bed. She quickly got the address and climbed out of bed.Maxwell woke up to the commotion. He had overheard parts of the conversation and immediately comforted her, "Don't worry. I'll go with you."With that, Maxwell drove her to Haven Hospital. Two policemen stood guard outside Zion's ward. Jennifer asked anxiously, "How's my father? Who did this to him?""Please sign here first, Ms. Yale. He is already in the operation room," one of the police officers said sternly, leading her to the doctor's office to sign the consent form.Maxwell immediately called Simon. He ordered him to come over and try to find out why Zion had gotten into a fight.Outside the operation room, Jennifer was bawling her eyes out. She blamed herself for not having rescued her father sooner. He wouldn't be in this situation now if she had. Jennifer had already lost her mother. She didn't know how she could continue living if she lost her father too.Just th