Jennifer was paralyzed with fear. Her eyes widened in horror as she braced for the worst. In a flash, a tall figure shielded her. Maxwell was overwhelmed by a sharp pain, and blood immediately gushed from his abdomen. This unexpected turn of events left everyone stunned.Realizing he had attacked the wrong person, the man grew flustered. In the next moment, several security guards rushed forward and restrained him.Maxwell clutched his wound as blood seeped through his fingers. He knelt on one knee in agony, bent over and struggling to breathe. The scene felt like a barrage of swords piercing straight into Jennifer's heart. At that moment, it was as if her heart was being crushed by an invisible hand, causing her intense pain. Her mind went blank as she dropped to her knees. She supported Maxwell from behind and yelled frantically at the crowd, "Quick! Someone get a doctor from the emergency department now!"As Maxwell leaned against her, he saw tears well up in Jennifer's col
Jennifer's gaze fell on Maxwell's handsome face. She guessed he had bought the diamond for his wife. He seemed like the type who cared about his family.Jennifer carefully stored the diamond, making sure not to lose it. She planned to return it to Maxwell once he woke up.…The next morning, Maxwell finally regained consciousness. The sharp pain from his wound resurfaced as the anesthesia wore off. When Jennifer noticed he was awake, the worry on her face gave way to a touch of relief. "You're finally awake," she remarked.Right then, Maxwell's memories gradually returned. His gaze softened as he looked at the woman before him. His pale lips parted slightly, and he whispered, "Jennifer."Jennifer looked at him, bewildered. Ever since he was put under anesthesia the night before, he had been murmuring her name in his unconscious state. Now, he was saying it again. But almost no one called her "Jennifer", and hardly anyone knew her by that name. To everyone else, she was Susan
Besides, if it weren't for Maxwell's timely arrival, Caleb and Cassidy would have ended up as orphans. They never had a father, and if they lost their mother too… Jennifer couldn't bear to think further.She lowered her head, guilt weighing her, and replied, "You're right. What can I do to make it up to you?"Jennifer knew she would always be burdened by guilt if she didn't find a way to compensate him. However, Maxwell was an influential and wealthy man. He seemed to have everything he needed. So, what could she possibly offer him? Maxwell quickly took the opportunity to say, "Why don't you look after me until I'm healed and discharged?"Jennifer was caught off guard by his request. With a look of shock, she stared at him in disbelief.Maxwell asked, "What's wrong? Is my request too difficult for you? Or do you find it unreasonable?"Jennifer hesitated. It didn't seem overly demanding. At least, he wasn't asking for anything outrageous or seeking financial compensation. Yet,
Jennifer placed the box beside his pillow and said, "This is valuable. With so many people around in the hospital, be careful not to lose it." "Given my current state, I have no time to worry about these material things. Why don't you keep it for me?" Maxwell suggested while gazing intently at her. Jennifer didn't think much of it. She simply nodded and agreed, "Alright, I'll give it to your wife once she arrives, or I'll return it to you when you're discharged.""There's no need for that. I think this color suits you better than it would her."Maxwell's eyes were filled with tenderness as he spoke. However, Jennifer chose to ignore it. Instead, she chuckled and replied, "This diamond is clearly worth a fortune. If I were to accept it, it would be hard to explain." In the middle of their conversation, someone knocked on the door. Two uniformed police officers appeared before them. "Are you Mr. Maxwell Lance and Madam Susan?""Yes, I'm Susan." Jennifer approached the police
A wave of panic hit Rachel, and she snapped, "Then think of something else! We can't afford to run out of Jasper's medicine!"Shaun looked at her, clearly puzzled. "Ms. Walker, why not just take Mr. Jasper to see Dr. Susan? She's a doctor, after all, and her job is to treat patients. She wouldn't refuse to help Mr. Jasper."We've already ended a life doing this. Things will get out of hand if we keep going. They'll start to suspect something!"Shaun had spent many years with Hugo in the underworld. Although he had gotten his hands dirty more times than he could count, he and Hugo weren't without principles. At the very least, they weren't the kind who crossed every line.However, Jasper was Hugo's only son. So, Shaun gave in to Rachel's persuasion to help treat Jasper's illness. Yet, he felt that he had made a grave mistake. Thus, Shaun tried to talk some sense into Rachel. "Ms. Walker, I know you want to cure Mr. Jasper, but stealing the medicine isn't the answer. Every child is
Jennifer's expression grew solemn upon hearing that. She immediately rose and headed toward the ward. At that moment, the doctor's office was packed with the families of the children, all demanding to be discharged. The on-call doctor managed to squeeze inside, trying to maintain order. "Everyone, please calm down. Dr. Susan is here!"Jennifer stood before the crowd. Everyone seemed ready to devour her, yet she remained composed and said, "Hello everyone, I'm Dr. Susan. You can share your concerns with me, and I'll address them one by one."Are the patients feeling unwell? Did my medication not help, or has it made things worse?"Yet, the families continued to demand, "Our request is to have our children discharged immediately!"They were worried that if they didn't leave soon, their kids might become the next to die. Word by word, Jennifer uttered, "Alright, since you insist on leaving, let me ask you a question. Has there been any improvement in your child's condition with
Everyone looked at Jennifer and thought, "If this woman doesn't succeed, who will? Her determination is astounding!"After handling the situation at the ward, Jennifer went to the director's office. The child's mother was also there. Although she believed that Jennifer was responsible for her son's death, she didn't dare to do anything since Jennifer hadn't pressed charges against her husband's violence. But as soon as she saw Jennifer, she remembered her deceased son and started crying uncontrollably.The director comforted her, "Crying won't solve the problem! Dr. Susan is here now, and we can think of a solution together."When Jennifer entered, she admitted to the child's mother, "Over the past three days, we have thoroughly investigated the medication and medical orders and found no mistakes. If necessary, we can conduct an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.""You still won't admit that you killed our son?" The mother was hysterical and shouted, "He's dead! Yet you
Jennifer prided herself on her ability to stay calm and keep her composure in any situation. However, she felt utterly helpless at the moment.She lost her patience and snarled, "I told you, if you want to investigate the cause of the child's death thoroughly, you need to conduct an autopsy! That's the only way! I am willing to take full responsibility if it was my fault!""You! You're acting arrogant because you know we can't afford a lawyer!" The child's mother shook with anger and broke free from the security guards before lunging at Jennifer angrily.Maxwell stepped in front of Jennifer to shield her. But the woman shoved him hard and struck his wound. The security guards restrained the woman again.Jennifer was stunned by the sudden attack and stared at Maxwell in shock. In that instant, his presence felt so familiar and reassuring.A weird emotion welled up within her.Maxwell endured the sharp pain and said sternly, "I will have a lawyer handle this. I wanted to let your h
After visiting Harry, Simon left the prison with a heavy heart.He drove along a mountain road, letting the cool air blow against his face. He smoked a few cigarettes to clear his mind before finally heading home.It was late when he got back. Laura was in the kitchen trying to make something to eat. Simon sighed and walked over. "Go rest. I'll handle this."He took the ladle from her and began cooking.Laura didn't leave. Instead, she stood to the side, lost in thought. When had Simon started becoming this gentle? He used to be so distant and untouchable.She had been with him for five years, yet she had never known he could cook.Deep down, Laura wished he stayed the same cold and unreachable figure. At least then, she could keep her feelings in check.Simon asked, "Why aren't you resting?""I… I've been lying down all day. I just wanted to stand for a bit." She came up with an excuse. After a brief pause, she hesitantly asked, "Did you smoke?"Simon only then noticed the
Harry finally realized Simon had orchestrated everything. He had believed the Jensens were the mastermind behind this.Suddenly, thoughts of his daughter flooded his mind. He tried to stand up and confront Simon, but the handcuffs and shackles restrained him, forcing him to remain seated.Harry glared at Simon. "What have you done to my daughter? Tell me! What exactly have you done to her?"Simon smirked. "Nothing much. I simply taught her how to serve me, please me, and keep me happy."Harry's heart dropped. The thought of his daughter, whom he had lovingly raised and cherished, reduced to Simon's plaything after his imprisonment, tore his heart to pieces.It was a fate worse than death. "You! What happened to your father back then was my fault! I take full responsibility!" Harry's voice trembled, "But Laura is innocent. I beg you, let her go. Don't hurt her! You can kill me if you want. I'm begging you. Please, let Laura go!" Simon gazed at the desperate man before him. Ye
It was as if Simon blamed Laura for always asking stubborn questions.Their relationship was far from normal. He didn't understand why she insisted on getting to the bottom of everything.Laura's heart dropped. She returned to the bedroom, feeling utterly lost. Her heart ached. Simon was the most ruthless, selfish, and self-serving man she had ever met.Everything she had endured last night seemed insignificant to him. What mattered to him was that his mother hadn't caused her death, sparing him from any trouble.Around noon, Simon entered the bedroom.Laura was sitting on the rocking chair by the window, staring outside. The once-proud Laura now carried a sense of melancholy.Simon's heart tightened seeing her pale face. Unfortunately, apologizing wasn't his strong suit. He was too prideful for that.Still, he walked over to her and stroked her hair. "Don't take what I said to my mother earlier to heart. It wasn't aimed at you. Laura, you've been with me for five years. I thoug
Simon's words comforted Laura.After finishing the soup, she burrowed back under the covers. She peeked out to gaze at Simon, who was working on the couch. She could never get enough of him no matter how long she looked.Even though she knew she was being pathetic, she couldn't help herself. She was charmed by Simon. Every move he made exuded the poise and charisma of a mature man. Especially when he was focused on his work, it always stirred a sense of admiration in her.Eventually, drowsiness took over, and she drifted off to sleep again. She wasn't sure how long she slept. But later, she groggily heard Simon's voice as he spoke on the phone.Simon was on the balcony, talking to Fiona. Fiona feigned innocence. "How would I know she was on the balcony? I just noticed it was about to rain and wanted to close the balcony door for you."Simon's tone sharpened. "Mom, there's no point in making these excuses. We're mother and son. I can see right through you. If you pull another st
Laura understood Simon was technically still single since he wasn't married yet. She could still deceive herself and live in denial. But he would become someone else's husband once he married. Would she want to be his mistress?If it came to that, even she would despise herself.Simon hummed. "You can decide for yourself when that time comes. You can leave if you don't want to stay with me. But my promise will be void. You'd better believe me when I say, only I can save your father."Looking at Simon's emotionless face, Laura suddenly realized how cruel and cold-hearted he truly was. The feelings she thought they shared, the love and devotion she had poured her heart and youth into, were but a transaction in his eyes.Laura nodded. "Then let's set a deadline. I'll give you one year. If, after one year, my father's case remains unchanged, then we'll… cut ties."Simon replied calmly, "Fine, as you wish. Now get some rest."Only then did Laura close her eyes and stop resisting his t
Simon didn't give Laura any chance to react. He took a sip and then lowered his head before capturing her lips.Laura's eyes widened as Simon forced her to swallow the soup. She pounded on his shoulders before Simon let her go.He demanded, "I'll have no choice but to feed you like this if you don't drink the soup and take your medicine."Laura glared at him, her face flushed with both anger and embarrassment. She grabbed the bowl and downed the soup in one go. Then, she took the cold medicine he handed her.Simon finally relaxed and tucked her in. "Sleep."But how could Laura possibly fall asleep? Especially when Simon lay down beside her, pulling her into his embrace. She gritted her teeth. "Can you not touch me? I'm begging you. Don't touch me!"Simon didn't respond. He held her tightly, his warmth radiating through the thin fabric of her pajamas.Later, he noticed Laura was trembling and thought she was cold.When he turned her to face him, he realized her eyes were red, an
A sharp pain pierced Simon's chest. In the next instant, he held Laura tightly, as though trying to shield her from the cold. But still, she trembled uncontrollably. Without hesitation, he rushed to fill the bathtub with warm water and slowly placed her into it.Simon stroked Laura's pale face, then gently instructed, "Stay in the bath for a while. I'll make you some peppermint tea. If you start running a fever later, we might need to go to the hospital."Having said that, he turned to leave the bathroom. But as soon as he closed the door, he heard her crying.Simon froze in his tracks, then turned and rushed back in. He quickly undressed and stepped into the tub before pulling her into his arms. "I'm sorry, Laurie. I'm so sorry I came home so late," he apologized in a hoarse voice. "I-I didn't know they would—""Go away! Don't touch me!"Laura shoved him away with all her strength. Her voice broke as she screamed, "While you were happily spending time with your family, I was
As soon as Simon finished speaking, he froze. He had repeated what Laura had told him that day, almost exactly.He was a lawyer. Yet, his response was far from professional. Laura's words and actions had crept into his thoughts without him even realizing it. The realization unsettled him, leaving him feeling irritated.Meanwhile, William avoided Simon's gaze, guilt written all over his face. "Why are you bringing this up again? I've already told you. Those people came from some poor countryside. They don't deserve one million dollars."Besides, who in the right mind would complain about having too much money? If I can settle this with 200 thousand dollars, why should I pay a million? Didn't you say you found evidence to clear Brooks Group of most of the responsibility?"Simon had indeed found such evidence. That crucial piece meant Nick's family couldn't demand much compensation. Yet, a tightness gripped his chest, as if something unseen was pressing down on him. For some reaso
Fiona fixed her gaze on Simon, then replied, "Tell me honestly. Do you really only see Laura as the daughter of our enemy? If so, why do you keep putting off your engagement to Hailey?"Is there something else on your mind? Let me warn you. If you've developed any sympathy for that bitch, I'll end my life right in front of you!"Simon's heart sank as he heard that. He could clearly see the unwavering determination in her eyes. He would never doubt Fiona's words. After all, it was Harry who had caused Anthony's death, and that had shattered her life completely.The humiliation and torment Fiona had once endured flooded Simon's mind. He clenched his fists, unwilling to dwell on it any longer.He knew that Fiona would never accept Laura. The incident was something Fiona could never get over. Suddenly, she became agitated and grabbed Simon's arm tightly. Her voice was desperate as she demanded, "Tell me now. Do you have feelings for that bitch? Answer me!""Mom, calm down. I promi