"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
"You!" Maxwell clenched his fists.Just as he was about to lash out, Rachel stopped him by grabbing his arm. She wrapped her arm around Maxwell's, forcing a smile. "Maxwell, now that things have finally settled and the rumors have died, we should be celebrating instead."Nathan's gaze flickered over Rachel, and he said to Maxwell, "I think Mrs. Lance is right. You have such a beautiful wife and a son. You're truly winning at life."Nathan turned to Jennifer. "We need to work hard too, alright?"Jennifer looked at him, confused. Had they... reached that stage already?Facing Maxwell's sharp gaze, Jennifer felt uneasy and guilty. But the feeling was fleeting.She reassured herself that there was nothing to feel guilty about. Although he'd saved her, she didn't owe him her life. Besides, he was married with a wife and son, and she was in a relationship with Nathan. What did it have to do with him?At the thought of this, Jennifer was not as guilty as before. She calmly said, "Mr. L
"It's not your fault." Nathan walked over, gently holding Jennifer and comforting her. "Before a drug hits the market, it's still in the trial phase. Anything could happen. The parents who chose to let their children participate in the trial should have anticipated the drug could improve the condition or worsen it."Jennifer felt weird being in his embrace and moved away. Her lashes fluttered as she said despondently, "I understand that, but I still feel awful about it."Nathan looked at her with a soft gaze. "It's in the past now. Why didn't you tell me? If it were me, I would willingly take a knife for you too. I'd give my life for you."Jennifer was taken aback, her face flushing. When Nathan mentioned this, Maxwell popped into her mind again, making her heart race."Susan?" Nathan piped up. "What are you thinking about?"Jennifer quickly snapped back to reality and shook her head awkwardly, "Nothing… I was just thinking about work. Thank you for coming over to help me out. But