But now, because of Jennifer, Khloe had offended the head of the cardiac surgery department. How was she going to survive after this?Khloe returned to her office, seething with anger. Yet, no one paid her any attention.Many colleagues and students surrounded Jennifer as they chatted excitedly. "Jennifer, you're so lucky! I can't believe Dr. Lowe is taking you under his wing.""Yeah, I'm so jealous! All of us want to assist Dr. Lowe in his surgeries, too."As Jennifer listened to the envy in the voices around her, she could not help but feel uneasy. She could tell that most of them were flattering her because of Nathan. But what she needed was to clear her name. Jennifer did not want everyone to stop talking about the medical mishap just because of Nathan's authority.Despite spending the entire day in the department, forcing herself to maintain her composure, and focusing on her work, she could not shake the feeling that something was amiss.…In the evening, Quincy came
Jennifer shot Quincy a glare. "Alright, that's enough. The more you say, the more absurd it sounds. Dr. Lowe is my mentor, and I respect him, okay? What you're saying is out of line."Yet, Quincy persisted, "So what if he's your mentor? Many teacher-student relationships end well. You're not a third party who comes between a family and tears it apart."I heard Dr. Lowe is single. I also think he might have feelings for you. Otherwise, with his position, why would he go out of his way to the extent of opposing the director for an intern?"Jennifer urged, "Oh, come on. Just go study, okay?"Her mind was in disarray after listening to what Quincy said. So, she pushed her friend, saying, "Goodbye!"Even as Quincy entered the elevator, she reminded Jennifer, "I wasn't joking. Think about it!"Jennifer quickly shook her head, trying to clear her mind of the irrelevant thoughts.…When she arrived at Robert's ward that night, Maxwell was already there. Seeing that she had returned,
Maxwell could not believe it. Nathan had actually paid one million dollars to the patient's family for Jennifer's sake.So, that was his way of solving problems.Maxwell hung up, tossed his phone aside, and asked coldly, "How far have things progressed between you and Nathan?"Jennifer was momentarily stunned. Then, she responded with a frown, "Why do you always ask such absurd questions? He's my mentor, nothing more. Why do you insist on labeling me with all this nonsense?""He's just your mentor, huh?" Maxwell sneered. "If things are that simple, why was he willing to cough up one million dollars to solve this matter for you? "Jennifer, if Nathan was truly that charitable, he would have gone bankrupt long ago!"Jennifer's pupils shrank abruptly, filled with shock. She did not expect Nathan to silence the patient's family and the hospital director in such a way. Observing Jennifer's lack of response, Maxwell took it as confirmation of her relationship with Nathan.In an in
Still, Jennifer needed to restrain herself. Otherwise, she would be perpetually trapped in this cage called "love", with no way to escape. Her eyes were somewhat red, her voice breaking as she said, "Dr. Lowe… He didn't hurt me. It's not what you think!""The biggest taboo in the workplace is having an inappropriate relationship with your superior. What Nathan did has crossed the line," Maxwell replied earnestly.He continued, "If word gets out that he paid one million dollars to resolve the issue with the patient's family for you, you'll be the one facing all the backlash! But he'll still be the esteemed professor with patients lining up for his surgeries."You, on the other hand, will be seen as someone who climbs the ladder by currying favor with the boss. That's a terrible label to have. Do you understand what I'm saying?"Jennifer took a deep breath before uttering, "Thank you for your reminder. From now on, I'll be careful.""Return the one million dollars to him tomorrow.
After saying that, Jennifer tightened her coat and started walking toward the hospital.Maxwell quietly followed behind her, his gentle gaze trailing her figure.Occasionally, her cascading locks were lifted by the wind. As her hair grazed his cheek, it stirred a flutter within him.Upon returning to the hospital, Robert remained unconscious. Jennifer was worried, so she stayed by his bedside.On the other hand, Maxwell silently made his way to the cardiac surgery department.He was determined to find evidence to prove Jennifer's innocence. She had no idea where he had gone.The thought of Nathan discreetly forking out one million dollars for her filled Jennifer with guilt and a deep sense of unease. She knew she had to return the money to him. Otherwise, her conscience would remain unsettled.After much hesitation, Jennifer called Laura. She hoped to borrow one million dollars from the latter."So much?" Laura asked with concern, "Did something happen? Why do you suddenly
After returning to the department, Jennifer did not feel good either. Since she was now under the direct supervision of Nathan, no other doctors dared to assign her tasks.Apart from his surgical and outpatient duties, Nathan spent most of his time teaching at the school. Thus, he was not free to supervise Jennifer.Jennifer felt idle. She was eager to work, yet no tasks were awaiting her. Many interns envied her, saying, "Jennifer, you're so lucky! You're under the big shot's wing, but there's nothing for you to do. "You only need to work a few hours a day, and then you can clock out. Unlike us, we still have to be on duty, with endless tasks to complete."Jennifer hurriedly replied, "If there's anything you haven't finished, let me help you. I have nothing to do now, anyway."She yearned to be overwhelmed with work, rather than feeling useless as she did now.At that moment, Khloe returned from her rounds and overheard their conversation. She flashed an enigmatic smile a
After venting her frustrations, Khloe's spirits soared.She tidied up her things and leisurely left work. Not long after, Jennifer also left the department.However, when she arrived downstairs, she witnessed Khloe getting into Maxwell's car.Jennifer was shocked at that sight, and she hurried to catch up.But humans could never run faster than a vehicle.In a matter of seconds, Maxwell's car left her in the dust.Jennifer was certain she had not made a mistake. The license plate was Maxwell's, and the car itself was the one he often drove.Her heart raced with nervousness. Jennifer clenched her fists tightly and looked in the direction where the vehicle had disappeared.Countless questions flooded her mind. Why did Khloe get into Maxwell's car? When had they met? Could they have become this close already?Jennifer felt an inexplicable sense of unease. Yet, she could not find any logical reason for it.Since they were already divorced, Maxwell could meet anyone he liked.
Maxwell snickered. "Too bad. This child was playing in the hallway that night."Khloe grinned. "Really? How many lollipops did you give the child to bribe them?"Just then, Michael carried a child over.The child was carrying a robot in his arms. He looked at Kylie and said, "Hello, Ms. Carter."Khloe strained a smile and patted his head. "Hello, Benji."That was the child's nickname.Khloe huffed. "Mr. Lance, Benji was born with a heart disease, and his surgery is tomorrow. It's cold today. What if he gets sick by being out here? Do his parents know about this?"Maxwell said coldly, "His parents are outside. The car is parked at the entrance and the heater is on. The child will be fine. It seems you're not as irresponsible as I thought you were, Dr. Carter. So why can't you admit your mistake?"Khloe's heart shook. Whenever she remembered the dead patient, it kept her up at night. But she couldn't admit it. Her life would be over if she did! She had been through hell to secu