Rachel froze as panic flashed across her face. "What… What do you mean?"Jennifer ignored her and walked over to the couch calmly. "You were the one who sent Kevin my way, right? Kevin approached you first, but you passed him to me. You assumed I had regained my memories and wanted revenge on Maxwell, so you had Kevin offer me a deal. Then, you reported this to Maxwell, thinking I would seize the opportunity to get back at him and cooperate with Kevin. That way, you could kill two birds with one stone and reap the benefits, right?"Rachel knew she was caught and hurried to defend herself. "What are you talking about? You wanted to betray Maxwell and take revenge on him, and now you're trying to pin the blame on me? Maxwell, I did follow Jennifer, but I did it for you and for the sake of the Lance family! I saw Jennifer handing over a USB drive to Kevin. There's no mistake about it!"Jennifer nodded and smiled. "Yes, I did give him a USB drive. Unfortunately, I had already altered th
Seeing that her secret was out, Rachel finally stopped pretending. She dropped to her knees before Maxwell and cried, "Fine, I admit it! But everything I did was because I didn't want you and Jasper to be taken away from me! Maxwell, please forgive me! You have to forgive me, for Jasper's sake!"Maxwell looked down at the desperate Rachel kneeling before him with disgust. He was truly disappointed. He knew Rachel had changed, but he never imagined she would become this cunning. She was despicable and vile!Maxwell suddenly remembered something and questioned her, "Tell me, was it Dr. Watkins or you who stole Jennifer's medication? Rachel, I won't believe you anymore!"Rachel's heart dropped. She could chalk up her dealing with Yeager Group to jealousy. But admitting to stealing the medication would be a death sentence. Besides, Clement had died in a plane crash, and no one could testify against her. What could they do even if she denied everything?With this in mind, Rachel swore,
Maxwell approached Jennifer and sat down beside her. His gaze was glossy as he held her silently.Jennifer hadn't betrayed him because she knew this was all part of Rachel's scheme. In truth, she wanted Maxwell to experience the pain of betrayal more than anyone else.Maxwell asked, "Jennifer, do you really not remember your past? It wouldn't matter even if you did. But I don't want to be deceived anymore. I don't know who I can trust."Jennifer suddenly chuckled. "What past? I only know what Rachel told me. Was she telling the truth? Did you kill my father, abandon me, and have a child with her?"Maxwell paused. He remembered how he had let Jennifer down, driving her to abort their child and leave him. He didn't dare to revisit those memories with her.He mumbled lowly, "No, I didn't kill your father. He really did commit suicide. Jennifer, I may not be a good man, but I would never cross that line. Otherwise, I wouldn't deserve your love."Sadness welled up within Jennifer. Had
Maxwell was pleasantly surprised. Was Jennifer signaling that she wanted to get married?Maxwell hugged her excitedly. "I can't let you have my children without marrying you. I will give you a wedding that every woman would envy. I'll make sure the whole world knows that you are my wife. Jennifer, I won't let you down this time."In stark contrast to his excitement, Jennifer felt a faint sense of melancholy and loss. For some reason, she didn't dare to look into Maxwell's eyes and hummed softly.Maxwell wanted to drive Jennifer home, but she said, "Although Rachel did what she did, Jasper is innocent. We shouldn't have let him witness that. You don't need to take me home. Go check on him. The poor child must be heartbroken."Maxwell frowned and was unsure of what to do about Jasper. But he was still concerned about him and nodded. "I'll have the driver take you home. I'll go check on him."And so, the driver took Jennifer back home.When she arrived, Nathan was playing with Cassi
Caleb hummed. "So, our dad is still alive and Mommy found him. Otherwise, why would she have a sample from him?"Cassidy's mouth dropped. "We have a dad? But Mommy said he went to another world!"Caleb sighed at how naive Cassidy was and shook his head. "She must have been lying to us!"Cassidy quickly grabbed the paternity test report. "Then let's go ask Mommy and Mr. Lowe. They'll tell us the truth!""No!" Caleb quickly stopped her and placed the report back where he found it. He flicked her forehead and whispered, "Are you stupid? There has to be a reason Mommy's been hiding this from us. Let's not say anything for now. I'll figure out why Mommy and Daddy aren't together. If Daddy isn't as good to Mommy as Mr. Lowe, then we don't need him!"Cassidy turned serious. She was silent for a long time before finally nodding. "Agreed!"Just then, the bedroom door opened. Caleb and Cassidy both jumped in surprise.Jennifer looked at them curiously. "What are you two doing in my room?
"No! You've misunderstood me, Dr. Lowe. I won't return to him even if he is innocent." Jennifer was worried that he had gotten the wrong idea. "I'll reveal the truth to him on our wedding day. I want him to understand what it's like to be abandoned and betrayed."Nathan patted her shoulder. "Alright, let's stop talking about him. It only brings us down. How about this? Come over to my place this weekend. My mom and sister will be there, and they've been wanting to meet you.""Okay." Jennifer didn't decline. She had already planned out her future. She wanted to be with Nathan and couldn't avoid his family forever. Besides, Nathan's mother was fond of Caleb and Cassidy and always took care of them. Jennifer was incredibly grateful for that. She had long wanted to thank Nathan's family in person.…The next day, Maxwell immediately contacted the best wedding planner to organize his wedding and have the bridal gown custom-made. He was eager to marry Jennifer. The thought of being wit
Hailey felt awkward and forced a smile. "I can see you genuinely like Susan. But Susan might not be loyal to you. After all, I often see Dr. Lowe visiting Susan at her office and staying there for a long time."Maxwell furrowed his brows. Ever since the incident with Yeager Group, he had completely dismissed any doubts about Jennifer. But Nathan was different since he had been pursuing Jennifer for some time. Even if Jennifer didn't like him, Nathan might still cling to her. However, Maxwell couldn't let others know about it.He shot Hailey a cold look. "Nathan and Susan are colleagues and he was also her mentor. Isn't it normal for them to discuss work?""You're so nice, Mr. Lance." Hailey mocked him sarcastically. "Dr. Lowe has applied to teach at Haven University, but he still comes over every other day and spends time in her office. I think working at the university is just a cover to make you drop your guard."Maxwell snorted. "Susan is always busy with work. Do you have nothi
Jennifer gave Hailey a weird smile. "It should be whoever is most capable."Hailey narrowed her eyes. She was a doctoral graduate from a prestigious university and had entered the hospital with a high ranking. Though she was young, there was no rule stating that a young person couldn't become a director. If Susan were to become the director, Hailey would have to constantly defer to her.Hailey had noticed that Susan didn't seem eager to impress the higher-ups, so she assumed Susan wouldn't compete for the position. Hailey smiled. "The director role isn't just about capabilities! It also requires connections and a background to help the hospital grow. My family has some influence in the medical industry and can contribute to the hospital."Jennifer glanced at her indifferently. "Dr. Brooks, you might as well have 'I want to be the director' written on your face. But I doubt the hospital would entrust the position to someone who hasn't been here long.""And what about you? How long h
After visiting Harry, Simon left the prison with a heavy heart.He drove along a mountain road, letting the cool air blow against his face. He smoked a few cigarettes to clear his mind before finally heading home.It was late when he got back. Laura was in the kitchen trying to make something to eat. Simon sighed and walked over. "Go rest. I'll handle this."He took the ladle from her and began cooking.Laura didn't leave. Instead, she stood to the side, lost in thought. When had Simon started becoming this gentle? He used to be so distant and untouchable.She had been with him for five years, yet she had never known he could cook.Deep down, Laura wished he stayed the same cold and unreachable figure. At least then, she could keep her feelings in check.Simon asked, "Why aren't you resting?""I… I've been lying down all day. I just wanted to stand for a bit." She came up with an excuse. After a brief pause, she hesitantly asked, "Did you smoke?"Simon only then noticed the
Harry finally realized Simon had orchestrated everything. He had believed the Jensens were the mastermind behind this.Suddenly, thoughts of his daughter flooded his mind. He tried to stand up and confront Simon, but the handcuffs and shackles restrained him, forcing him to remain seated.Harry glared at Simon. "What have you done to my daughter? Tell me! What exactly have you done to her?"Simon smirked. "Nothing much. I simply taught her how to serve me, please me, and keep me happy."Harry's heart dropped. The thought of his daughter, whom he had lovingly raised and cherished, reduced to Simon's plaything after his imprisonment, tore his heart to pieces.It was a fate worse than death. "You! What happened to your father back then was my fault! I take full responsibility!" Harry's voice trembled, "But Laura is innocent. I beg you, let her go. Don't hurt her! You can kill me if you want. I'm begging you. Please, let Laura go!" Simon gazed at the desperate man before him. Ye
It was as if Simon blamed Laura for always asking stubborn questions.Their relationship was far from normal. He didn't understand why she insisted on getting to the bottom of everything.Laura's heart dropped. She returned to the bedroom, feeling utterly lost. Her heart ached. Simon was the most ruthless, selfish, and self-serving man she had ever met.Everything she had endured last night seemed insignificant to him. What mattered to him was that his mother hadn't caused her death, sparing him from any trouble.Around noon, Simon entered the bedroom.Laura was sitting on the rocking chair by the window, staring outside. The once-proud Laura now carried a sense of melancholy.Simon's heart tightened seeing her pale face. Unfortunately, apologizing wasn't his strong suit. He was too prideful for that.Still, he walked over to her and stroked her hair. "Don't take what I said to my mother earlier to heart. It wasn't aimed at you. Laura, you've been with me for five years. I thoug
Simon's words comforted Laura.After finishing the soup, she burrowed back under the covers. She peeked out to gaze at Simon, who was working on the couch. She could never get enough of him no matter how long she looked.Even though she knew she was being pathetic, she couldn't help herself. She was charmed by Simon. Every move he made exuded the poise and charisma of a mature man. Especially when he was focused on his work, it always stirred a sense of admiration in her.Eventually, drowsiness took over, and she drifted off to sleep again. She wasn't sure how long she slept. But later, she groggily heard Simon's voice as he spoke on the phone.Simon was on the balcony, talking to Fiona. Fiona feigned innocence. "How would I know she was on the balcony? I just noticed it was about to rain and wanted to close the balcony door for you."Simon's tone sharpened. "Mom, there's no point in making these excuses. We're mother and son. I can see right through you. If you pull another st
Laura understood Simon was technically still single since he wasn't married yet. She could still deceive herself and live in denial. But he would become someone else's husband once he married. Would she want to be his mistress?If it came to that, even she would despise herself.Simon hummed. "You can decide for yourself when that time comes. You can leave if you don't want to stay with me. But my promise will be void. You'd better believe me when I say, only I can save your father."Looking at Simon's emotionless face, Laura suddenly realized how cruel and cold-hearted he truly was. The feelings she thought they shared, the love and devotion she had poured her heart and youth into, were but a transaction in his eyes.Laura nodded. "Then let's set a deadline. I'll give you one year. If, after one year, my father's case remains unchanged, then we'll… cut ties."Simon replied calmly, "Fine, as you wish. Now get some rest."Only then did Laura close her eyes and stop resisting his t
Simon didn't give Laura any chance to react. He took a sip and then lowered his head before capturing her lips.Laura's eyes widened as Simon forced her to swallow the soup. She pounded on his shoulders before Simon let her go.He demanded, "I'll have no choice but to feed you like this if you don't drink the soup and take your medicine."Laura glared at him, her face flushed with both anger and embarrassment. She grabbed the bowl and downed the soup in one go. Then, she took the cold medicine he handed her.Simon finally relaxed and tucked her in. "Sleep."But how could Laura possibly fall asleep? Especially when Simon lay down beside her, pulling her into his embrace. She gritted her teeth. "Can you not touch me? I'm begging you. Don't touch me!"Simon didn't respond. He held her tightly, his warmth radiating through the thin fabric of her pajamas.Later, he noticed Laura was trembling and thought she was cold.When he turned her to face him, he realized her eyes were red, an
A sharp pain pierced Simon's chest. In the next instant, he held Laura tightly, as though trying to shield her from the cold. But still, she trembled uncontrollably. Without hesitation, he rushed to fill the bathtub with warm water and slowly placed her into it.Simon stroked Laura's pale face, then gently instructed, "Stay in the bath for a while. I'll make you some peppermint tea. If you start running a fever later, we might need to go to the hospital."Having said that, he turned to leave the bathroom. But as soon as he closed the door, he heard her crying.Simon froze in his tracks, then turned and rushed back in. He quickly undressed and stepped into the tub before pulling her into his arms. "I'm sorry, Laurie. I'm so sorry I came home so late," he apologized in a hoarse voice. "I-I didn't know they would—""Go away! Don't touch me!"Laura shoved him away with all her strength. Her voice broke as she screamed, "While you were happily spending time with your family, I was
As soon as Simon finished speaking, he froze. He had repeated what Laura had told him that day, almost exactly.He was a lawyer. Yet, his response was far from professional. Laura's words and actions had crept into his thoughts without him even realizing it. The realization unsettled him, leaving him feeling irritated.Meanwhile, William avoided Simon's gaze, guilt written all over his face. "Why are you bringing this up again? I've already told you. Those people came from some poor countryside. They don't deserve one million dollars."Besides, who in the right mind would complain about having too much money? If I can settle this with 200 thousand dollars, why should I pay a million? Didn't you say you found evidence to clear Brooks Group of most of the responsibility?"Simon had indeed found such evidence. That crucial piece meant Nick's family couldn't demand much compensation. Yet, a tightness gripped his chest, as if something unseen was pressing down on him. For some reaso
Fiona fixed her gaze on Simon, then replied, "Tell me honestly. Do you really only see Laura as the daughter of our enemy? If so, why do you keep putting off your engagement to Hailey?"Is there something else on your mind? Let me warn you. If you've developed any sympathy for that bitch, I'll end my life right in front of you!"Simon's heart sank as he heard that. He could clearly see the unwavering determination in her eyes. He would never doubt Fiona's words. After all, it was Harry who had caused Anthony's death, and that had shattered her life completely.The humiliation and torment Fiona had once endured flooded Simon's mind. He clenched his fists, unwilling to dwell on it any longer.He knew that Fiona would never accept Laura. The incident was something Fiona could never get over. Suddenly, she became agitated and grabbed Simon's arm tightly. Her voice was desperate as she demanded, "Tell me now. Do you have feelings for that bitch? Answer me!""Mom, calm down. I promi