"I'm sorry, Jennifer. I was too selfish." Nathan lowered his head to hide his tearful eyes. "I knew that someday you would remember everything, but I still kept it from you..."Jennifer finally confessed, "I didn't remember the past. I just... met an old friend. Perhaps it's fate. I nearly broke down when she told me everything."Realization struck Nathan. Fate could be so cruel. He then revealed everything that had happened five years ago, and it was the same as what Laura had told her.Nathan sighed. "Back then, I thought of a way to get you out of this situation, but you hesitated. Then one day, you suddenly told me you had made up your mind to leave and asked me to help you. When I pressed you for the reason, you told me that your father's death was connected to Maxwell, and that was the last straw that broke you."Jennifer paled and she stumbled backward. "Are... Are you telling the truth?"Laura hadn't mentioned this because she didn't know why Jennifer suddenly decided to l
Nathan felt this was the most humiliating moment of his life. But he didn't want to let Jennifer go. He would rather see her from a distance than have her disappear from his life.Jennifer smiled at him, "What are you talking about? You are my teacher. Even if we can't be lovers, I could never betray my mentor!"This made Nathan relax a little. He grew worried again. "Jennifer, are you really okay? The reason I hid things from you was indeed selfish. But more importantly, I didn't want you to remember the past and live in pain again. Promise me, let the past stay in the past and don't dwell on it, okay? I want to see you well. Don't hurt yourself."His words touched Jennifer. Nathan was always so comforting like the sun during the winter cold, warm and inviting. Someone like him deserved someone better.Jennifer nodded. “I will remember your advice, Dr. Low.”Nathan smiled and patted her. “Good.”…In the following days, Nathan applied to teach at the university and stopped deal
In the evening, Jasper was clinging to Maxwell, asking him to read him stories. Meanwhile, Rachel was making the fruit juice Jasper had wanted for the past few days. Rachel was concerned that the store-bought fruit juice might not be good for him, so she decided to make it herself.Listening to Jasper's laughter and seeing the father-son moment, Rachel felt she was in paradise.Just then, a phone call interrupted the peace. Maxwell glanced at the phone and his expression shifted. "Jasper, go on without me. I need to take a phone call."He took the phone and left the room.Rachel's heart sank. Maxwell was always busy and he received countless calls every day. But he never shied away from letting them hear the content. This call had to be from Jennifer!Rachel sneaked outside and hid around the corner, trying to overhear something. However, Maxwell's voice was too soft to catch any words.Soon after, Maxwell returned from the call. Rachel quickly entered the room, pretending no
That evening, Jennifer settled on the couch and made herself a cup of hot milk. She couldn't help but think how fickle the men were. They didn't value what they had and only learned to appreciate those who left. It seemed the grass was always greener on the other side!Before long, a phone buzzed. Jennifer searched around and discovered that Maxwell's phone was ringing in his jacket. Noticing the caller ID, Jennifer answered the call.On the other end, Rachel fell silent when she heard Jennifer's voice before demanding angrily, "Why did you answer Maxwell's phone, Jennifer? How do you have his phone?"Jennifer calmly sipped her hot milk. "Is there something you need, Mrs. Lance?""I need to talk to Maxwell. His son misses him and asked me to call him!" Rachel brought up Jasper to make Jennifer realize her place.However, Jennifer remained calm. "Mr. Lance is in the bathroom. Should I pass the phone to him?""What… What did you say?" Rachel cursed, "I knew it! You still have feeli
Jennifer went back to the kitchen and handed Maxwell a cup of hot milk. "Here, have some. I feel bad for troubling you."Maxwell took the cup, and their fingers brushed. He felt a jolt of electricity running through him. Although it was just milk, it tasted very sweet since Jennifer made it.Noting that it was getting late, Maxwell looked at her awkwardly. "Then I... I'll leave now?"Jennifer hummed and didn't try to keep him. "Thank you for tonight."Maxwell was disappointed. But it was in line with Jennifer's character not to keep him. It would be weirder if she had invited him to stay the night.As he was about to leave, he hesitated. "Did you and Nathan... really break up?"Jennifer lowered her head. "Once you love someone, there's no room for another."Maxwell's heart raced at her words. He pressed, "So, who do you love?"Jennifer smiled at him. "Someone out of reach.""Why is that?" Maxwell suddenly took her hand. "You're the one who's hesitating. Have you even asked tha
Maxwell scoffed. "Sorry for interrupting your date with Laura! My call might annoy you, but it's a blessing for Laura because she finally doesn't have to deal with you!"Simon was speechless. "So, why did you drag me out here at this hour? Just spit it out!"Maxwell grinned like a lovesick fool. "Well... Jennifer is back.""What?" Simon's eyes widened with surprise and a hint of hatred.Maxwell quickly added, "Hold on! I'm not telling you this so you can go after her for revenge. Zion is dead, and you have Laura. Don't target Jennifer again!"Simon took a sip from his glass. "So, why did you find me? My enemy's daughter is back. It just adds to my trouble.""That's not it. I just want your thoughts." Maxwell looked unusually embarrassed and recounted his interactions with Jennifer.Although Simon was a seasoned lawyer, he found Maxwell and Jennifer's story among the most melodramatic he had ever heard.Maxwell hesitated. "She broke up with Nathan despite being together for so l
However, Maxwell dismissed Simon's warnings. He still viewed Jennifer as kind and didn't believe she would ever do what Simon suggested.…The next morning, as Jennifer arrived at the office, she saw Rachel glaring at her outside the office door.Jennifer opened the door for her. "Ms. Walker, shall we talk inside?""Inside?" Rachel sneered. "Do you feel ashamed about what you did? Is that why you wish to talk inside?"Jennifer kept her hand in her pocket, where she had already called Maxwell's number. Rachel was unaware of this and continued sarcastically, "Why are you silent? You've done something so disgraceful. I should show your true colors to your colleagues so their husbands won't fall for your schemes!"Jennifer remained calm. "Ms. Walker, you've misunderstood. Last night, Mr. Lance was only here to fix a pipe. Let's discuss this in my office. It's crowded here. If others overheard us, it could harm not just my reputation but Mr. Lance's as well.""You're quite the smoo
"So, what if I am? " Jennifer smirked. "I suddenly want to experience the thrill of stealing someone else's husband. Just like you did, Ms. Walker. It must have been quite satisfying, right? Even though you have a bastard child and will never be Maxwell's wife, you still enjoy the perks it brings you!"Jennifer ruthlessly exposed Rachel's facade she had maintained all her life. Rachel was enraged and lost all reason. She lunged at Jennifer."You bitch! I'll kill you!" Rachel yelled as she grabbed Jennifer's coat, aiming for her face.Jennifer was prepared and didn't want to be hit. But the sound of the door opening suddenly echoed through the room.Jennifer's gaze shifted, and she suddenly stopped resisting. Rachel seized the opportunity to pull Jennifer's hair. She sneered. "You bitch, I'll show you your place today!""Ms. Walker, please calm down!" Jennifer's change in attitude didn't make Rachel realize anything was amiss. As Rachel was about to slap Jennifer, a strong hand gra