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
Rachel widened her eyes in shock, and her heart sank.What now? If Maxwell got together with Jennifer, where did that leave her? Not only would the other rich ladies mock her, but she would also lose her standing in the Lance family!Rachel blocked Maxwell and pleaded through tears, "Maxwell, are you abandoning me and Jasper? What will happen to Jasper if you take Jennifer back? Do you want him to become an illegitimate child?"Her words hit Maxwell's weak spot. But seeing the crowd surrounding Jennifer downstairs, he closed his eyes and made up his mind. "I'll worry about that later! I can't stand by and watch Jennifer be misunderstood and humiliated. She needs me now."With that, he pushed Rachel aside and left the ward.Rachel was filled with regret. She never should have leaked those stories. Now, she had only herself to blame for this mess.By the time Maxwell reached downstairs, security had already arrived. However, the reporters were desperate to get a story out and argue
Maxwell's words intimidated the reporters. They exchanged looks, but no one dared to take the lead, fearing they would cross Lance Group.Jennifer breathed a sigh of relief and glanced at Maxwell. A strange emotion overwhelmed her. Just then, a bold reporter asked, "Mr. Lance, does your wife know about Dr. Susan taking care of you? What does she think about it?"Maxwell's sharp eyes fixed on the reporter. The constant mention of his "wife" almost made him admit that Rachel was not his wife! Despite his sharp tongue, Maxwell hesitated. How should he respond to the reporter's question?Just then, a calm and elegant man in a gray shirt emerged from the crowd of reporters. Both Jennifer and Maxwell were shocked. They never expected Nathan to show up.Nathan looked exhausted after his flight. But seeing Maxwell next to Jennifer, his gaze hardened and he straightened up.Nathan's appearance stirred a new wave among the reporters. One reporter exclaimed, "Oh my, isn't that Dr. Lowe, the