Chapter 423

But none of this mattered anymore. Jennifer was just relieved she hadn't told Maxwell about her pregnancy. Otherwise, things would have only gotten more complicated.

Seeing her silence, Maxwell questioned, "Have you gone mute? Why aren't you answering? What exactly did you two talk about that made you disregard Grandpa's safety?"

Jennifer lowered her gaze. "He told me Rachel's child is still alive."

Maxwell's expression changed instantly. He was no longer aggressive but rather flustered and at a loss.

Jennifer smirked at him. "Are you satisfied now?"

Maxwell felt a lump in his throat. He wanted to explain, but any explanation seemed pointless.

Suddenly, cries erupted from the direction of the hospital ward, and Maxwell and Jennifer rushed to the ward.

The doctor had already announced Grandpa Robert's time of death. Lorraine and Zachary wept as they covered Robert with a white sheet.

Maxwell stood there stiffly, watching the white cloth slowly cover Robert's lifeless face. He c