"You don't have to thank me." Lily was also part of Nathan's team and was always one for gossip. She grinned at Jennifer. "Wish the twins a happy birthday for me, Susan. Make sure to put them to bed early and spend more time with Dr. Lowe!"Jennifer playfully glared at her. "Careful, or Dr. Lowe might give you overtime!"Jennifer hurried home after that. In the car were the gifts she bought for her children last month as a reward for their good results in kindergarten. They would have to pass as birthday presents now.As soon as she opened the door, the aroma of steak and pizza filled the air. Her twins, a boy and a girl, rushed toward her."Mommy! What took you so long?" The girl jumped into her arms, hugging her neck and whining, "I missed you! Where are our gifts? Did you buy us gifts?"The little girl's chubby cheeks made her look like a doll. Meanwhile, the boy, dressed in a little black suit, scoffed. "You're so childish, Cassidy! Mommy is busy. She probably forgot to buy pr
The next day, Nathan took Jennifer to Mark's office.Mark had a nurse take Jennifer for a brain scan and some neurological tests while Nathan stayed in Mark's office.Mark said, "Nathan, Susan's frequent headaches suggest she might be starting to remember. Her amnesia, caused by the stress during her complicated childbirth, has the potential for recovery. I've had similar cases before."The more Mark spoke, the more terrified Nathan felt. He would rather Jennifer remember nothing.Jennifer had gone through a difficult childbirth and lost a lot of blood but successfully delivered the twins, Cassidy and Caleb, in the end. But when she woke up, she remembered nothing.Nathan even felt relieved. After all, why remember such painful memories? He told Jennifer she was an orphan with no relatives, and that her husband died in an accident.Since then, he had taken Jennifer to his lab abroad to focus on research.To his surprise, Jennifer had a great talent and interest in medicine. She
Nathan accompanied Jennifer out of the hospital. He wanted to cheer her up and suggested, "How about skipping the lab today? Let's take Cassidy and Caleb to the zoo. They've been asking to go for a week now.""Dr. Lowe." Jennifer interrupted him apologetically. "The kids are young and are always bothering you. I'll talk to them about this."Nathan sensed her rejection and decided to reveal his feelings. "Are you truly oblivious, or are you just pretending? After all these years, even if you were slow, you should have realized my feelings for you go beyond that of a teacher-student relationship."Jennifer avoided his gaze and murmured, "I want to focus on my research and complete the project. If this drug's clinical trial succeeds, many children with heart disease can be saved.""Don't come up with an excuse to brush me off," Nathan said, turning her to face him. He spoke firmly. "I believe work and relationships are not an either-or. Throughout history, many scientists have managed
Faced with Jennifer's questions, Nathan swallowed his guilt and uneasiness, responding calmly, "I think you've forgotten what love feels like. Maybe your husband never loved you. Or perhaps you once loved each other, but the hurt he caused surpassed the love you shared."Jennifer didn't disagree with Nathan. But she felt she would only bear children for someone worthy of her love.Seeing her silence, Nathan continued, "Jennifer, promise me you'll let me take a different role in your life—to care for you and the kids. I believe I can give you the love you want."Jennifer pondered for a long time before whispering, "Can you give me some time to think about it? I need to ask Cassidy and Caleb's opinions too. After all, they are a part of my life."Nathan was relieved to hear this, and joy overwhelmed him. Cassidy and Caleb always loved being around him. He was confident he would win them over.He suddenly pulled Jennifer into his arms, his voice trembling with excitement. "Okay, I'll
Lily gave her a thumbs up. "I knew it! You never go into anything unprepared."As she spoke, Jennifer received an email. She immediately went to the computer and read it.After reading it, she fell silent.Seeing Jennifer staring at the screen in a daze, Lily walked over.After reading the email, Lily exclaimed, "The hospital is smart. They agreed to your terms but want you to be a visiting professor and teach their students for a year. But... The salary is quite high!"Another colleague chimed in, "Do you think Susan needs the money? With her reputation, imagine how many patients and how much revenue her presence would bring to their hospital in a year!"As they talked, Nathan walked in.Unlike Jennifer, who was friendly with her colleagues, Nathan carried an air of authority. As soon as he entered the lab, the chatter ceased instantly. But Nathan had heard most of their conversation.He walked to Jennifer and handed her a cup of homemade tea. "Cassidy and Caleb wanted some. T
Nathan swallowed his anxiety. "Actually, there's no need to rush the project. We can collect sample data slowly if the sample size is small. We will eventually have enough."Jennifer smiled. "You're usually pushing us and complaining that we're too slow. Why are you now telling me to take it easy?"Nathan gently ruffled her hair. "I'm worried you'll get tired."Jennifer took a deep breath, envisioning the future. "I'm not tired. When I think about how this medicine can save many children's lives, all my exhaustion washes away."Nathan grew increasingly anxious. Seeing Jennifer's determination made him realize how committed she was to the project. The more determined she was, the more he felt like he was losing her before he even had her.Jennifer didn't notice his unease and decided to consider the matter further. Despite Nathan reminding her that Caleb and Cassidy would be without their mother for a year, she still thought it over.…The next day, Jennifer told him her decision
"I need to tell you something," Jennifer said, her tone becoming serious as tears welled up. "I have to go back to Chueles for work starting tomorrow. For the next year, I'll be traveling back and forth, and might only come home every three or four days. You need to listen to the nanny and video call me every day, okay?"Cassidy's face fell. "What? Why do you have to go to Chueles for work? Are they not paying you here? Then let me go with you, Mom!"Caleb quickly added, "Then... I want to go too!"Jennifer felt guilty. Over the years, she had neglected them due to her research and work. Fighting back her sorrow, Jennifer gently ruffled Caleb's hair. "I wish I could take you with me, but you need to attend kindergarten. And I will be very busy with work there, so I won't be able to take care of you. Promise me you'll take care of your sister. I promise to bring back delicious food and toys whenever I return, okay?"Cassidy was a foodie and cheered up immediately. "Okay! I want lots
Jennifer stared at Nathan before hugging him. "Don't worry, I'll take care of myself." With that, she turned and walked away.Nathan's gaze was filled with a mixture of reluctance and worry. He reassured himself that Haven City was vast and Jennifer, having changed her name, would unlikely run into anyone from her past.…Upon arriving at Haven City, Jennifer immediately called the kids and Nathan. It was nearing evening, and everything felt so familiar to her. She dragged her luggage, choosing not to take a taxi, and instead walked through the streets, feeling the summer breeze.Why? Even the scent felt familiar as if it was hidden in her memories. Had she been here before?Lost in thought, a child suddenly bumped into her. Startled, Jennifer quickly steadied the boy. "Are you alright?"Before the boy could respond, a man who looked like a butler hurried over. "What happened? Did she bump into you?"The boy shook his head and admitted, "I didn't look where I was going and bum