Why? Why was Maxwell always treating her like a fool, deceiving her, and toying with her feelings? Why did he always pull her to the deep end before leaving her abruptly, letting her suffer alone?At the thought, Jennifer put on her coat and followed Maxwell out.Seeing her going out so late, Martha quickly said, "Where are you going, Mrs. Lance? It's already 9:00 pm."Jennifer hummed. "I have something to attend to."Martha said worriedly, "Mr. Lance just left and took the driver. Are you planning to drive yourself?""It's fine, I'll drive myself." Before Martha could say anything, Jennifer hurried into the garage.…Thus, Jennifer followed Maxwell's car from a distance, arriving at a private hospital.Jennifer gripped the steering wheel tightly, waiting for Maxwell to go inside before she got out of the car and followed him in.Rachel's hospital room was the most expensive VIP room here. It was spacious for a hospital room, and several nurses took turns taking care of her.
"Let me explain, Jennifer." Maxwell panicked. He stepped forward and grabbed Jennifer's hand. "It was an emergency. Rachel almost died."Jennifer broke free from him, tears glistening in her eyes. "It's always the same excuse! What about me? How long were you planning to lie to me?"Maxwell held her hand again. "Let's talk at home. Believe me. I didn't mean to lie."Rachel was delighted with how things turned out. This was great! Why should Jennifer live a good life while she can't? She wouldn't let Jennifer get what she couldn't have.So, Rachel put on an act of smoothing things over. "You misunderstood, Ms. Yale. Maxwell was telling the truth."Just as she reached out to Jennifer, the latter dodged her in disgust. "Don't touch me! You're repulsive!""Ouch!" Rachel screamed as she fell to the ground. She immediately shielded her belly. "It hurts…"Maxwell bent down to help her up nervously. "Are you okay?""I think the wound reopened…" Rachel sat on the ground and leaned again
In the end, Jennifer called Nathan.Nathan was shocked to receive her call. After hearing her story, he nervously instructed, "Just stay where you are and send me your location. I'll come to you."…Back at Rachel's hospital room, the doctor had done a checkup and confirmed her wounds had reopened.Maxwell stared at the blood-stained gauze and mumbled, "I apologize on behalf of Jennifer. She didn't mean it."Rachel acted like a victim. "It's okay. This wasn't the first time. I'm used to it."Her words only added to Maxwell's guilt. After all, Jennifer had always been kind and gentle to those around her. She was only defensive and violent toward Rachel.After a moment of silence, Maxwell finally made up his mind. "This is the last time we will meet, Rachel. Take it as a goodbye. Get well soon. Once you do, I'll have Michael arrange a gateway for you and your son. Maybe I really am a curse to you. I'm sorry."Rachel's gaze dimmed but she didn't stop him. "Do you want to see our b
Jennifer said nervously, "Mr. Lowe, I... I've always regarded you as a teacher. I respect you a lot."Nathan smiled. "It doesn't affect your respect for me even if you see me as something else, right?"Jennifer was rendered speechless by his words.Nathan looked at her seriously. "Jennifer, I believe people could have more than one type of relationship, don't you agree?"Jennifer feigned ignorance and smiled. "You're right, Mr. Lowe."Nathan knew Jennifer didn't want to overstep their boundaries. So, he didn't clarify, not only to avoid scaring her but also because it felt like taking advantage of her vulnerability at this time.After all, he had just brought Jennifer back from Glory Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital. This was proof enough that Jennifer had met Rachel and Maxwell. Otherwise, she wouldn't have gotten so emotional and upset the baby.He gently said to Jennifer, "You don't have to mind what I said earlier. The doctor said you need to rest well. Just sleep. I'll st
Just then, Jennifer suddenly walked up to them and pushed Maxwell away forcefully.Maxwell was stunned by the hatred in Jennifer's eyes.Nathan was also surprised and asked with concern, "Why did you come out? And without a coat?""I was worried..." Jennifer frowned at him, all her helplessness reflected in her silence.Nathan said, "Jennifer, go inside. This is a matter between men. Wait for me inside, I'll be back soon."Maxwell's anger flared at the sight. He watched helplessly as Jennifer showed concern for another man and drifted further away from him.Maxwell rushed over and grabbed her hand. "Come home with me."Seeing that Maxwell wanted to use force, Nathan immediately stopped him. "Didn't you hear what Jennifer just said? She already said she doesn't want to go back with you!"Maxwell's gaze bore into Jennifer. "I want to hear it from you!"Jennifer's gaze was filled with pain as she trembled. "Yes, Maxwell, I don't want to go back to you anymore. Let's break up! Ple
She would carry the child for 10 months! Who was Maxwell to take the child from her?Nathan noticed that Jennifer's expression was off and quickly supported her. "It's okay, Jennifer. Things haven't gotten that bad yet. I'll help you. Don't be afraid, okay?"Not long after, several bodyguards appeared at the entrance of the ward. It was the attentive nurse who first noticed those men, and only then did Jennifer realize that Maxwell had already arranged for people to watch her.He would know wherever she went.Jennifer stood at the entrance of the ward, looking at those bodyguards disguised as patient family members, feeling helpless. Even if she called the police, they had no evidence to arrest them since they hadn't committed any crimes.When Nathan came over that evening and learned of this, he reassured her, "Don't worry. I've been planning to ask the director to maintain normal order. Each patient should have only one or two family members as caregivers. The caregivers will ha
"Go ahead, Mr. Lowe. I can manage by myself." Jennifer smiled at him.Nathan gave her a worried look before leaving.Jennifer sat alone in the room, lost in thought, her mind filled with Nathan's proposal. The more she thought about it, the more nervous she felt. Yet there was a faint hint of anticipation welling up.Just then, the door opened, and Jennifer instinctively looked toward the door. It was Maxwell. In just a few days, stubble had grown on his chin, and he looked a bit haggard.Jennifer looked at him coldly.Maxwell walked over and said softly, "Jennifer, don't look at me like that, I... I got scared too. I'm afraid of losing you, afraid of never finding you again."Despite his heartfelt words, Jennifer was no longer as easily swayed as before. She only found it ironic. She smiled bitterly. "You have so many bodyguards watching over me. And you want to take the child away once I give birth. Yet you have the nerve to say these things to me?"Maxwell frowned. "That's be
Jennifer covered her mouth, looking at Rachel with terror. After a long while, she asked, "Why are you here?"Rachel showing up this late terrified Jennifer. Could it be that she had lost her mind and was here to kill her?Unexpectedly, Rachel just chuckled softly. "You don't need to be afraid. I'm here to tell you something. Aren't you curious about why your father suddenly committed suicide?"Jennifer was shocked and looked at her in disbelief.Rachel stepped closer, her expression becoming more twisted. "It was Maxwell! He started planning from the moment your family's business fell into a crisis. He was having a great time with me on the day your father died!"Jennifer shook her head and glared at her. "You're lying! That's impossible!"Even if there were conflicts between her and Maxwell, she wouldn't believe Maxwell would harm Zion. She still remembered all the good Maxwell had done for her. That was why she firmly believed Rachel was trying to sow discord and separate her