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
Rachel glared at Jennifer. "You're so cunning! This was all part of your plan, wasn't it? You wanted me to fall into your trap so Maxwell would see this, right?"Jennifer feigned innocence. "Ms. Walker, what are you talking about? I... don't understand."Rachel couldn't believe that Jennifer had turned into such a schemer. Maxwell was now looking at her with disdain and disgust.Rachel panicked and ran to Maxwell, crying, "Maxwell, you have to believe me! I didn't do it! Jennifer...”Maxwell's gaze was icy. "I don't even recognize you anymore. Rachel, how are you supposed to raise Jasper like this?""I…" Rachel was flustered and at a loss for words. She suddenly had an idea and pointed at Jennifer. "She remembers! Maxwell, she's here to get revenge on us! Don't believe her!""Shut up!" Maxwell cut Rachel off. He preferred Jennifer to forget the past and start anew. Besides, he had heard Rachel's humiliating remarks about Jennifer with his own ears.Maxwell said coldly, "Listen c
Maxwell's heart still ached when he thought of the child that Jennifer had aborted. He remained silent then shook his head. "None of that matters anymore. I can forget everything as long as she's willing to return to me!"Rachel's heart sank. She realized that being hurt emotionally was much worse than being hurt physically. Maxwell was truly ruthless.Just then, a cry broke the tense atmosphere. Unbeknownst to them, Jasper had been standing nearby, bawling his eyes out.Rachel quickly rushed over to pick him up. "Jasper, what's wrong? Don't cry.""Mom, please don't fight with Dad, okay?" Jasper pleaded through teary eyes, "I don't want you two to separate. I want our family to be together."Rachel immediately comforted him, "We won't separate. Our family will stay together."Maxwell also grew upset by his son's distress.Rachel turned to Maxwell with Jasper in her arms. "Maxwell, you're not alone anymore. You have me and Jasper. You can't just do whatever you want. At the very
"What do you mean by that?" Maxwell probed, "What exactly has she done?"Martha sighed. "We don't know what she's doing every day, but she's always harsh with us. Over these five years, many maids were driven away besides me. If Mrs. Lance were still around, she would've treated us with kindness, and there would never have been quarrels between the maids and her."In truth, Maxwell had heard whispers about these issues. He sensed that Rachel had changed over the years, though he couldn't pinpoint how. The kindness he once admired in her seemed to have twisted into something unfamiliar and unsettling.But since Jennifer left, Maxwell had turned his attention to his work and child. He hadn't had time to deal with what happened at home. Now, hearing Martha's words, Maxwell suddenly realized that his indulgence had allowed Rachel to act unreasonably.Maxwell muttered grimly, "Got it. I'll keep an eye on her n. Take good care of Jasper. And Susan… is Jasper's doctor. She's actually Jenn
Rachel finally convinced Shaun. He nodded. "Alright, I'll give it a try. After all, we don't want to cause too much of a commotion."A sinister look flashed in Rachel's eyes. She was determined to make Jennifer suffer for the rest of her life once she got hold of those two children.…At a kindergarten abroad, it was almost the end of school. Caleb was waiting for the caretaker to pick him up. Suddenly, a tall man approached him anxiously. He asked, "Are you Cal?""Who are you?" Caleb looked at him warily.The man pretended to be in a hurry. "I'm a colleague of your mom, Susan. She just landed at the airport but got into a car accident and is now in the hospital. Come on, I'll take you to her! Where's your sister?"The man reached for Caleb, but the child put his hands behind his back. The man's words were scaring Caleb. However, he and Cassidy spoke to Jennifer yesterday, and she mentioned that she was busy and wouldn't be back until next week.Caleb looked at the strange man a