Chapter 52

Jennifer recalled the way Maxwell humiliated her during the banquet and gritted her teeth. "I don't deserve his grace."

Martha didn't know what had happened exactly, so she kindly said, "Mrs. Lance, men prefer submissive women. I'm sure Mr. Lance will like you more if you would soften up."

Jennifer smiled bitterly. "Mrs. Zayne, you've been with us for the past two years. I'm sure you're aware of how submissive and pathetic I am around him."

"Well..." Martha sighed. "I know how hard things were for you. But Mr. Lance didn't notice it back then. But it seems things have been different recently. If you soften your stance at the right time, I'm sure things will get better."

Jennifer shook her head helplessly. "It won't work. There's a huge wall between him and me. You wouldn't understand."

Of course, Rachel was the "wall" Jennifer was referring to. She was the one Maxwell wanted to marry.

Martha knew she was just a maid and shouldn't butt into their affair too much. So, she sighed an