Rachel could only hide her anxiousness and patiently say, "But you're helping me by doing this. It's called a white lie, okay? Be good and call your dad again. Tell him you're not feeling well and that he needs to come back to check on you."Jasper pouted. "But I already told Dad I'm fine. Mom, what's wrong with you? Why do you always teach me to lie?"Rachel groaned at Jasper's stubbornness. He just didn't understand! She sighed. "Never mind, go back to your room and rest."After Jasper left, Rachel fell into deep thought. Normally, Maxwell would inform them before a business trip and make arrangements for Jasper. This time, he just left without saying when he would return. It was quite strange.Could he have rekindled his relationship with Jennifer after they met that day? Or perhaps Jennifer had regained her memory?The thought of it filled Rachel with anxiety. She feared her comfortable and wealthy life might soon be taken away.…The next morning, Rachel went to the hospita
Rachel forced a smile and said to the nurse, "Alright, thank you. I'll come back another time to see Dr. Susan." With that, Rachel left. But her face darkened immediately as she turned.…At Lance Group, Rachel took advantage of her status and instructed the secretary, "Call Michael over!"Soon, Michael arrived. Although Rachel had given birth to Maxwell's child and was staying with him, Michael still held a grudge against her, though he did not dare to show it. "How may I help you, Ms. Walker?""Ms. Walker?" Rachel repeated with a sneer.Michael continued to feign ignorance. He wasn't going to acknowledge her as Maxwell's wife unless they got married!A sly glint flashed in Rachel's eyes. "I heard Maxwell went abroad on a business trip. Were you the one who bought his plane ticket?"Michael was taken aback. He recalled Maxwell's order to keep his injury a secret and nodded. "Yes."Rachel scrutinized him. "Which country did he go to?""I… Iritah," Michael blurted out a rando
Jennifer would wake up early every day to prepare breakfast for Maxwell. She felt a sense of accomplishment seeing her culinary skills improve and the meals she made.Just as Jennifer was about to take breakfast to Maxwell, Rachel stopped her, along with Jasper.The sight of Rachel made Jennifer uneasy. Rachel, accompanied by Jasper, spoke coldly, "You seem to have a lot of free time, Dr. Susan. I heard you don't have any shifts. Yet here you are taking care of someone else's husband."Jennifer caught on and frowned. "You misunderstood. Mr. Lance saved my life. I only agreed to his request as a token of appreciation. He asked me to take care of him and not inform his family, including you. Perhaps he didn't want you to worry."Her honest explanation only fueled Rachel's anger. To Rachel, this felt like a blatant challenge.Rachel suppressed her jealousy and hatred, forcing a smile. "What do you mean? Are you saying that Maxwell doesn't need me and our son? That he only needs you?"
Jennifer could only console herself with these thoughts.Meanwhile, Maxwell was shocked to see Rachel and Jasper."What are you doing here?" He widened his eyes in surprise and frowned.Rachel immediately approached worriedly. "Maxwell, I heard from Michael that you were injured. How could you… hide such a big thing from us?"Maxwell gritted his teeth. Michael was digging his own grave. Despite his repeated warnings, Michael still dared to tell Rachel.Jasper also ran to his side and asked cautiously, "Dad, where are you injured? Does it hurt?""I'm fine." Maxwell picked up Jasper. "Don't worry, okay?"However, Rachel insisted on seeing his wound. She complained, "How could you be so impulsive? You rushed in blindly. What if something happened to you? Who would take care of Jasper and me? Do you not care about us?"Maxwell didn't expect Michael to have told Rachel the details. Dissatisfaction flashed in his eyes as he tried to deflect the topic. "Aren't I fine now? It's really
"No, I had nothing to do with it," Rachel immediately denied. "I ran into her on the way here with Jasper. Even though I know she's Jennifer, I wouldn't dare say anything without your permission. "She was the one who was worried I might misunderstand and kept insisting she had no connection to you. I said that I'd be prepared if you two were a couple. Maybe this comment made her think I was doubting you?"Maxwell's heart dropped. "She said that? She and I... are just strangers?" Rachel glanced at him and nodded innocently. "It's not her fault. After all, she has amnesia and has forgotten you."Maxwell's gaze drifted to the window. The weather outside mirrored his mood, shrouded in haze.Rachel held the box with the blue diamond and feigned ignorance. She put on a happy smile. "Maxwell, I'm touched. This is an expensive gift."Her words only deepened Maxwell's frustration. His carefully chosen present seemed insignificant to Jennifer. Maxwell didn't want to lose his composure
"Why are you here?" Jennifer suddenly stood up, her frustration evident. "Get out!"Maxwell didn't take another step forward but didn't leave either. He stood still, gazing at her. "I was worried about you. Are you... okay?"Jennifer sneered, and her anger and frustration erupted. "Did you see how they were talking about me? I've even dragged the hospital into this mess. How could I be okay?"She shouted at him, "Please, just go! I'm already in the spotlight, and if someone sees you here in my office, who knows what rumors will spread!"Disappointment crossed Maxwell's face as he slowly walked toward her, handing her dinner. "You should eat something. You always neglect yourself and refuse to eat when things go wrong."Jennifer looked at him in confusion. "You seem to know me well. Take your food away. I don't want it."Maxwell remained by her desk, his eyes shining with determination. "I need to see you finish the meal before I can leave with peace of mind."His insistence made
Nathan didn't continue, fearing it would be as the rumors said.Jennifer was disappointed by his questions. "So, you think the same as everyone else? You also believe there's some secret between Maxwell and me?""No, I don't think that," Nathan immediately denied. "I just want to know how you and Maxwell ended up in the scandal. And why didn't you tell me about the incident with the patient? Why didn't you ask for my help?"Jennifer responded calmly, "This is my job. I can handle it myself."Nathan sighed. "But Susan, you need to understand, I'm your boyfriend. When you're in danger or trouble, I should be the first one there with you, not... some other man."Jennifer frowned. "Dr. Lowe, I'm alone here. As for Maxwell, the rumors started because he saved me. It's nothing like people imagine! How could I be involved with a man I've only known for a few days, who also has a family?"Nathan paused. "So, has the patient's family stopped causing you trouble? How are things progressing
Just as Jennifer reached the hospital entrance, reporters swarmed toward her and the child's mother."You must be Dr. Susan, right?" one male reporter started. "Is this woman next to you the mother of the victim?"In the past, Jennifer's encounters with reporters had been highlights of her career, presenting her research achievements. But now? She was bombarded with questions from unrelenting journalists and couldn't defend herself.Rather than answer their questions and risk them twisting her words, she chose to remain silent and unresponsive. She quickly called the security office. Jennifer glanced at the reporters with cold and disdainful eyes, not saying a word.Seeing that Jennifer was unrelenting, the reporters turned their attention to the child's mother. "You must be the victim's mother, right? Why are you with Dr. Susan? Did she bribe you to keep the truth from coming out and damage her reputation? It's okay, you can speak out. We will uphold justice and help you!"Imme