At the same time, Jennifer was in the operating room with Nathan. But she was worried about Robert and asked Nathan for a day off before rushing back."Grandpa," Jennifer called out anxiously as she burst into the hospital room.Then, she froze. Robert was sitting on the bed, looking utterly exhausted, while Maxwell stood not far away with dried blood on his forehead. Despite Robert telling him to leave, Maxwell stayed and kept an eye on the old man's condition out of concern.Jennifer was shocked to see the wound on Maxwell's forehead. She turned to Robert worriedly. "Grandpa, what happened?""Jennifer, you don't have to hide anymore. I know everything," Robert said sadly. "All this time, you and Maxwell put on this act to make me happy. It must have been so hard for you!"Jennifer's heart sank. She glanced at Maxwell, seemingly blaming him for not discussing it with her before telling Robert the truth. The atmosphere grew tense. Jennifer felt a lump in her throat, but she didn
In the end, Jennifer couldn't hold back her tears and said in a trembling voice, "Grandpa, it's all my fault. I divorced Maxwell so that Rachel would let my father go. And Maxwell relented. It was my selfishness that caused this."Robert trembled with anger as he listened. He narrowed his eyes. "What did you say? Your father hit Rachel and crippled her? And she used this to blackmail you into divorcing? This... This is a trap. Can you and Maxwell not see through such a simple scheme?"Jennifer shook her head. "I didn't believe anyone could be so heartless as to risk their child back then. But I know the truth now. My father said he didn't instruct the driver to hit Rachel. He was framed! My dad wouldn't lie to me."Robert understood that this was most likely a setup. He pressed on, "Did you tell Maxwell about this? What did he say?"Jennifer sniffled and mumbled, "We were already divorced, and telling him wouldn't make any difference. Besides, we had no evidence. Who would believe
Jennifer's heart raced and she quickly said, "Grandpa, we can't do that. If Maxwell finds out we forced Rachel to get an abortion, he'll hate me forever. He'll never forgive me.""After all he's done to you, you're still looking out for him?" Anger flashed in Robert's eyes and he gritted his teeth. "I will make sure he deals with that woman of his free will. Now, go and call Maxwell in."Jennifer didn't know how to persuade Robert, so she reluctantly went out and called Maxwell in. They stood side by side in front of Robert, just as they had on their wedding day when they had stood before him to exchange their vows. But everything had changed since then.Robert looked at them and asked, "Maxwell, have you made up your mind on giving Jennifer up?"Maxwell clenched his fists tightly. Only the heavens knew how hard it was to give up on the person he loved deeply. But he had seen Jennifer sharing a room with Nathan on his birthday. His dignity was trampled. How could he lower himse
Under Robert's insistence, Maxwell had no choice but to bring Rachel over.…On the way there, Rachel bit down her excitement and asked, "Maxwell, did Grandpa really ask to see me?""Yes." Maxwell hummed, his brows tightly furrowed in thought.Rachel smiled. "See, I told you Grandpa would be eager to see his great-grandchild in his old age. Even if he didn't like me before, people's views change over time."Maxwell sighed. "Don't be too optimistic. Knowing Grandpa, things are not as simple as they seem. You'd best think your answer through once we reach."Rachel nodded. But in her mind, she was already imagining herself becoming the lady of the Lance family. She was sure she would be leaps and bounds better than Jennifer!Throughout the journey, Rachel planned how she would speak to Robert and gain his acceptance.At the hospital, Maxwell pushed Rachel into the ward.Rachel quickly presented the supplements she prepared. She smiled. "Grandpa, I bought these for you.""Put the
But Robert was just an old man close to his grave. Why should Rachel fear him?So, she maintained her facade. "Grandpa, I don't understand what you're talking about. Even though I know you don't like me, you can't just throw baseless accusations at me! I am the victim here. Thankfully, I managed to protect your great-grandchild with my life!"Robert narrowed his eyes dangerously and yelled, "You're so sly! Back then, you tried to use these flowery words to sway me, and how did it go? Maxwell still chose the Lance family over you. It will be the same this time!"Seeing this, Rachel immediately changed her approach and cried, "Grandpa, I don't understand why you dislike me. Besides, I'm already carrying Maxwell's child. You can't let your great-grandchild be born without a father and face public scorn!"She was now crying pitifully, but Robert remained unmoved. He spoke sternly, "Do you know why I called you here? It's to make you give up. I won't let you hold anything over the Lance
Jennifer was buzzing around like a busy bee and was surprised when she saw him coming."Why are you here?" Jennifer eyed him suspiciously.Maxwell, upon seeing that she was fine, asked, "The butler said you had a medical dispute. Was everything resolved?"Jennifer shook her head in confusion. "I have no idea what you're talking about. I've been here all afternoon. Everything is fine."Only then did Maxwell breathe a sigh of relief. The butler had said Jennifer was caught in a medical dispute and almost got hit. Maxwell was worried and rushed over, only to find nothing had happened."Jennifer, are you done messing around?" Maxwell roared angrily. "You were the one who wanted the divorce! Yet you're setting up Rachel and telling Grandpa about the truth. I won't forgive you if anything happens to Grandpa because of this!"Jennifer looked at him in bafflement and retorted angrily, "Are you insane? If Grandpa does get upset, it's all your fault! Don't push your luck, Maxwell!"Max
"You still have the nerve to ask?" Maxwell gritted his teeth. "Are you satisfied now? It's just as you wish!"With that, he carried Rachel away, leaving Jennifer with a cruel look.Jennifer stood in a daze as sadness welled up within her.Not long after, the butler came out. Jennifer hurried over and asked, "Ben, what on earth happened? Rachel, she...""Sigh, Mr. Lance Senior couldn't tolerate the child nor the woman." Ben sighed and shook his head. "What a pity."Jennifer's heart sank and she neither felt joy nor anger. Her mind went blank.Rachel's child was gone? No wonder Maxwell gave her that hateful look.Ben led the bodyguards away, leaving Jennifer alone.Just then, she received a call from Quincy. Upon hearing that Jennifer was outside the department, Quincy immediately came out to find her."Jennifer, why are you here? Did you come to see that woman's downfall?" Quincy groaned. "At first, the doctor said I could assist with the surgery and watch her downfall. But
Quincy dragged Jennifer to the consultation room and arranged a blood test with the doctor."Quincy... I..." Jennifer hesitated. "Maybe we shouldn't check. I don't think it's possible. I've been divorced from him for so long!"Quincy was angry yet anxious."Where's your common sense? You're a medical student too. What does being divorced have to do with this? Jennifer, I know you're scared, but being scared won't solve anything! Are you planning to wait until your belly shows and look for a father for the child?"Jennifer's heart was pounding. She took a deep breath and, at Quincy's urging, went to get her blood drawn.While waiting outside, Jennifer was on the verge of tears. She asked helplessly, "Quincy, what if... I really am pregnant? What do I do?""Do what you have to do!" Quincy said furiously, "The mistress's child is gone, so you can tell Maxwell you're pregnant! If he's willing to take responsibility for the mistress, why can't he take responsibility for you? It's high t