Maxwell said, "I don't want to make things difficult for you for the sake of Jasper. But Rachel, you've changed. I won't leave Jasper with you. He's still an innocent child. Will you be able to bring him up as someone respectable?"Rachel sneered. "It seems Jennifer has achieved her goals! She has finally separated us! This is only the beginning. She'll come for you next! You don't trust me? Well, let's see if she'll return to you once I'm gone!"Maxwell frowned. "This has nothing to do with her. It's my choice. Maybe I shouldn't have let you give birth to Jasper. Then we wouldn't have complicated things."Rachel couldn't contain herself anymore. Would her efforts be in vain? She suddenly grabbed Maxwell's hand and begged, "Maxwell, I don't mind leaving. But please let me take Jasper. He's my child! I can't leave him! We can go our separate ways and won't disturb Jenifer. You can also visit us when you feel like it. Please?""I can't leave Jasper with you." Maxwell had made up his
How should Maxwell explain adult matters to a five-year-old?Jasper remembered how hurt Rachel looked when she left and yelled at Maxwell, "I hate you! You're a bad person. I hate you!"Maxwell stood there, stunned by the look in his son's eyes. After all, Jasper had always been well-behaved and never cried even when getting shots or having an IV, just to avoid worrying his parents.But now, he was saying that he hated him!Maxwell's heart twisted.Jasper sat on the ground and cried loudly, "Give Mom back!"Maxwell pulled him up and said sternly, "Jasper, this is our decision. Throwing a tantrum won't change anything! I'll arrange for you to meet your mom when you miss her. But if you keep acting like this, I might not let you see her again!"Only then did Jasper stop crying. But he looked miserable with his tears held back, afraid to cry.Maxwell sighed. "Even if your mom and I are separated, we still love you. Our love for you will not change."Jasper feared Maxwell might ke
Jennifer sneered disdainfully. "That's fine by me. I can meet you every day while you watch Maxwell and me being all lovey-dovey, right?"Rachel wanted to tear Jennifer's face off. She narrowed her eyes and asked, "Jennifer, be honest! What are your motives? Do you want to be with Maxwell, or have you remembered the past and want to take revenge on us?""Why does it matter?" Jennifer wouldn't let her have the satisfaction. "Did you do something so horrible that you're afraid of me seeking revenge?"Rachel's heart sank, and she quickly retorted, "Nonsense! What do I have to be afraid of?"She remembered something and said, "Since you've regained your memory, you must remember being taken advantage of at Nimbus Lounge, right? Do you think Maxwell would still cherish a soiled woman like you? You're a used woman, a plaything for men to enjoy!"Jennifer's expression dropped. What did Rachel mean by that? She resisted the urge to probe further because she didn't want Rachel to figure ou
Laura sighed, not wanting to discuss Simon. Jennifer noticed her reluctance and sat beside her. "I'll stay with you. I don't have much going on today anyway.""Alright." Laura tilted her head at Jennifer. "Even though you don't remember me, don't you feel a certain bond when we're together?"Jennifer was amused and nodded. "Yes, I felt like you were a good person when we first met, and I instinctively want to be close to you.""Then why haven't you contacted me?" Laura shook her phone. "We even exchanged numbers!"Jennifer knew she was about to embark on a path of revenge. She didn't want to drag anyone else down with her, which was why she hadn't reached out to Laura.However, recalling Rachel's words, Jennifer still wanted to get to the bottom of things.After accompanying Laura to get her contraceptive shot, Laura suggested that they have dinner together that evening. Jennifer agreed and they went to Gold Guardian. Laura even remembered all of Jennifer's favorite foods.Despi
Laura was at a loss for words. Jennifer's eyes watered as she whispered, "I know where you're coming from. But how could I let them off the hook? I'm no longer the naive Jennifer of the past!"She wouldn't have started her path of revenge if it was only a matter of the heart. But her father's death was connected to Maxwell! This man had done so much to hurt her under the guise of loving her. How could she ever forgive him?Noticing it was late, Jennifer suggested, "Why don't you stay at my place tonight? I have new toiletries and a new set of pajamas."Laura longed to return to how things were before, where they shared a bed, talked about their feelings, and fell asleep together. But that wasn't possible now. Although Simon didn't come home every night, he might punish her if he did return and found her missing.So, Laura made an excuse. "I can't tonight. I still have some work to finish. Maybe next time."With that, she left Jennifer's place.When Laura returned to her apartme
Simon paused and smirked. "And? What does that have to do with you?"After five years of silently enduring so much pain, Laura finally stood up for herself. "Of course, it has everything to do with me! We can't keep doing this if you're getting married.""Doing what, exactly?" Simon's lips curled into a cruel smile as he pinched her chin. "Listen carefully. Your situation won't change whether I get married or not! I won't let you go!"Laura's eyes watered and she choked, "Can you tell me why? Simon, I've been with you for five years and never refused anything you asked of me. Can you at least leave me with some dignity? You can have any woman you want, so why me?"If Simon got married, then Laura would be his mistress. Laura didn't want that.Seeing the sorrow in her eyes, Simon leaned closer and said cruelly, "You want dignity? Do you even deserve it? You'd better please me if you want your father to live well."With that, he pushed her away and unbuckled his belt. The sound of
The roses were vibrant and smelled nice. But Jennifer found them disgusting. She put on a smile and took the roses. She sniffed them and asked, "Why are you suddenly giving me these?"Maxwell leaned in and rested one hand on the table and the other on the armrest of her chair, trapping Jennifer within his embrace. He stared at Jennifer as his emotions went wild. He swallowed and said hoarsely, "I couldn't think of what kind of gift to give you, but I figured all women like flowers."Jennifer looked up at Maxwell's handsome face. "Mr. Lance, we're in public. Aren't you afraid someone might see us?""What's there to be afraid of?" Maxwell shrugged. "You're single, and so am I. If they see us, so be it. I told you before, I'll take responsibility for you."Jennifer sneered to herself. He hadn't taken responsibility when they were married, so why would he now? Her expression hardened. "Mr. Lance, I'm leaving if you keep this up!"Seeing her anger, Maxwell withdrew his hands and sat
With that, Jennifer stood up with her bag and prepared to leave. But Maxwell, having finally glimpsed a chance, wasn't about to let her go. He quickly grabbed her hand. "Why are you in such a hurry? I didn't say I wouldn't agree!"Jennifer stopped in her tracks and turned to him.After a moment of silence, Maxwell promised, "I'll give her a sum of money as compensation for giving birth to Jasper and won't meet with her again. But you have to promise me one thing. You have to accept Jasper, okay?"Jennifer didn't plan on going after Jasper. She just wanted to make Rachel and Maxwell's lives difficult. Besides, Jasper was a likable child. Since she had no intention of marrying Maxwell, agreeing to his terms would only further devastate Rachel, wouldn't it?Jennifer pretended to think it over before nodding. "I can accept the child, but I don't want that woman around me! You'll need to handle her thoroughly."Maxwell frowned. Despite his efforts to please Jennifer and win her back, w