After dinner, Maxwell accompanied Zion to the study to play chess.Agnes couldn't help but treat Jennifer better at the turn of events. She asked, "Why is Maxwell in such a good mood today? Not only did he come back with you, but he's also being so filial to your father."After all, Maxwell didn't even attend her grand birthday banquet back then.Jennifer sounded melancholic. "Maybe… he's trying to be a good husband?"But life was cruel. When one had walked down one too many wrong paths, the person waiting at the end of the tunnel would be gone by the time one found the right path.Jennifer often thought how wonderful it would be if their relationship only involved the two of them.Agnes advised, "You're not taking advantage of the situation! From what I see, Maxwell cares about you. You should seize this opportunity and have a child to tie him down. If this were Bridget, she would have been smarter and might have already had Maxwell wrapped around her finger."Jennifer's lashes
Maxwell leaned down to peck her lips. "It's fine, I like holding you."With that, he carried her to the car and carefully fastened her seatbelt.Maxwell's care touched Jennifer. She gazed at him sincerely. "Thank you for coming with me to see my dad today."Maxwell started the car. "You don't need to thank me. Why are you being so distant with me?""I'm not! I just genuinely appreciate everything you've done for me," Jennifer said earnestly. "I've dreamed of this for a long time—having the people I love and care about by my side. In the past, you and my dad couldn't stand each other, and I felt like I was between a rock and a hard place. I'm happy with how things are now."Maxwell held her hand. "It means I'm doing the right thing if it makes you happy."Jennifer rested her head on his shoulder and thought, "Don't be so nice to me, Maxwell. I'll find it harder to leave."Maxwell suddenly remembered something. "By the way, you should visit your dad more often when you have the ti
Just then, Maxwell's phone suddenly rang. Jennifer had to stop talking.Maxwell answered the call, and whatever was said made him slam on the brakes, causing Jennifer to hit the back of her seat hard.What happened?" Jennifer asked, seeing Maxwell's tense expression. "Who was that?"Maxwell's face was grim, but he didn't want to lie to Jennifer. He said through gritted teeth, "Rachel was involved in a terrorist attack abroad and has been taken hostage. I need to go there immediately."Jennifer's expression froze. She couldn't fathom what trick Rachel was playing this time. Only Maxwell would fall for her schemes!Maxwell restarted the car. "I'll take you home now. We'll go for your check-up when I return from abroad."Jennifer seemed to catch a glimpse of her future. If she returned to Maxwell, Rachel would constantly intrude in their life.Jennifer felt a tight knot in her chest. She wanted to take a risk. If Maxwell believed her and didn't go abroad to find Rachel, she could b
Jennifer wondered if she should be grateful for the call. At least, it made her see Maxwell's true colors and destroyed all her hopes and expectations.Fairy tales didn't exist. And love was something that could not be shared.She touched her belly and choked, "I'm sorry, my baby. I couldn't keep Daddy."…Maxwell had been gone for three days and finally called her on the fourth day.Jennifer didn't answer and stared blankly as the phone rang. Later, Maxwell sent a message saying everything went smoothly, and he would be back tomorrow.Jennifer sneered and tossed the phone aside.Nathan noticed her troubled look and asked, "Jennifer, are you feeling unwell? Do you need to rest?""No, I'm fine." Jennifer smiled and tried to focus on her work.Just then, her phone started ringing again.Nathan reminded her, "Aren't you going to answer that?"Her phone had been ringing earlier too. Although she hadn't said anything, Nathan could guess who was calling.Jennifer felt embarrassed
The policeman hesitated. "It's best if you don't. It was an 18-story building. Your dad… We fear it might traumatize you."Jennifer shook her head. "I'm a doctor. I've seen everything. I'm not afraid!"With that, she reached to lift the white sheet. Nathan immediately stepped forward and instinctively held Jennifer. He was afraid she might collapse from the shock.When the policeman lifted the sheet, it revealed Zion's blood-covered, unrecognizable face.Jennifer's vision went black, and she fainted."Jennifer!" Nathan was startled and immediately picked her up.He looked at the pale, heartbroken Jennifer in his arms, not knowing what to do. After all, Jennifer was only in her early 20s and had just witnessed the horrific sight of her father's death. Such a gruesome scene was unbearable for anyone.Fortunately, Jennifer had only fainted from the grief and soon woke up.Nathan sat in her room, keeping her company."Where's my dad? I want to see him." Jennifer stumbled toward th
"Who do you think you are? Stay out of my family's business!" Agnes was enraged. "I don't know what you said to your father when you came back, but he has been lost in thought ever since. I've always said you bring bad luck. You never should have returned to our family and stayed as far away as possible!"Nathan was stunned and said in disbelief, "Jennifer is your granddaughter! How can you say such vicious things?"Agnes decided to spill the beans she had been holding back for years. She yelled, "She's not my granddaughter! If it weren't for our kindness in adopting her, she'd be begging for food right now!"Jennifer's eyes widened as she grabbed Agnes's arm and demanded, "What did you say? What does that mean?"Agnes pushed her away. "It means you're a bastard with no parents! You're not from the Yale family! If we hadn't brought a jinx like you into our home, our family might not be in this state!"With that, Agnes left with the maid.Jennifer could barely stand after receivin
Laura stumbled back and explained, "Jennifer's father passed away. I want to visit her."Surprised flashed in Simon's gaze. Zion was dead? Did he commit suicide from the guilt?Laura thought it was only natural to mourn her friend's father, but Simon coldly commanded, "You're not going!"Laura looked at him in disbelief and explained, "I'm just going to pay my respects. I'll be back soon."Simon's gaze was icy and stern. "Did you not hear what I said?""Don't you have a heart, Simon?" Laura was on the verge of tears. "I'm begging you, please let me go, okay?"Simon's eyes flashed with anger, and he suddenly pulled her into his arms. He gripped her wrist tightly. "I said no!"Without another word, he turned and pressed her against the cold wall. Simon's kiss was fiery and forceful, just like every unexpected punishment before.Laura closed her eyes, tears streaming down her cheeks. She would stab Simon for humiliating her if she had a knife right now! It was only her remaining r
Nathan grew increasingly displeased with Maxwell. Instead of leaving, he retorted bluntly, "Mr. Lance, you and Jennifer are legally divorced. You don't have to call her your wife! Also, your return doesn't change anything. Where were you when Jennifer was in despair yesterday?"Maxwell was speechless. His chest tightened, unable to swallow his anger. He hadn't expected Jennifer to tell Nathan about their divorce. What was Jennifer thinking? Was she letting Nathan know she was single, encouraging him to pursue her? Anger surged through Maxwell as he gritted his teeth. "So what if we're divorced? I'm still her ex-husband, and her father entrusted her to me before he died. What about you, Dr. Lowe? As a teacher, how could you fall for your student?"The tension between the two men rose. Nathan was done with Maxwell's arrogance and retorted coldly, "What's wrong with a teacher-student relationship? We're both single. Who says a teacher can't like their student?"Maxwell stared at hi