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
Nathan slowly walked over, cupping Jennifer's face and leaning in closer.Jennifer was extremely nervous, her heart pounding wildly. Just as Nathan's lips were about to touch hers, she suddenly pulled away, stammering, "I... I just remembered something I need to handle for work."She bolted toward the study with her tail between her legs. Nathan watched her retreating figure with a bitter smile. Perhaps he had been too hasty and frightened her.…Two days later, Nathan left Haven City with a heavy heart. Since Jennifer had resumed work, she couldn't accompany him to the airport. He reminded her to take care before hailing a taxi to the airport. Along the way, he felt frustrated that he hadn't gotten closer to Jennifer.Just as he got out of the car, Maxwell appeared and blocked his path. Nathan smirked. "You even came here to stop me. It seems you're well aware of my schedule.""Do you think I care about your schedule? If it weren't for Jennifer, I wouldn't even bother looking fo
Nathan panicked but put on a calm front. "Would you dare to do it? Would you dare tell her what happened back then? Why she left you? Would you tell her how your wife and son came to be? I think she'd rather not remember her past. After all, you didn't give her any fond memories, did you, Mr. Lance?"Maxwell's body shook violently, and he suddenly lost all his strength. Nathan's words weighed heavily on his heart, and he found it hard to breathe. Indeed, what difference would it make if Jennifer knew the past? She would only hate him more!Nathan glanced at his watch, noting that it was almost time for his flight. He pushed past Maxwell and said indifferently, "Mr. Lance, what you don't cherish, someone else will treasure."With that, he walked confidently toward the airport terminal. Maxwell turned around, his eyes stinging with tears. He had thought about Jennifer for five years. Who said he didn't cherish her?…At the hospital, after the child's mother signed the consent form
Although Jennifer was angry, she maintained her composure. "You're pushing all the responsibility away! But the autopsy report came out. It showed the drug concentration wasn't sufficient, which is why the condition didn't improve and worsened instead. The doctor's prescription clearly stated the drug concentration. You were the one administering the injections, and you were the only one who could control the drug concentration.""Like I said, I don't know anything! Dr. Susan, even though you're an expert and the hospital brought you in, I still have my pride. How dare you slander me?" the nurse retorted."Fine, I have no choice but to call the police." Jennifer sneered. "Don't forget, the police have plenty of experience with investigating. They'll find traces of your motives and fingerprints as well as the hospital surveillance. You can't leave any evidence if you want to keep something secret. But you'll always leave some traces behind."She pulled out her phone, ready to call th