Laura glared at Simon. "You said you wouldn't help me, so why are you asking so many questions?"She didn't realize how innocent and cute she looked at that moment. Simon looked at her thoughtfully. Sometimes, Laura seemed terrified of him, yet there were times she would provoke him too.Simon felt his heart stir. He leaned in and coaxed, "Go ahead, tell me. Since I'm in a good mood right now, maybe I can give you some advice."Laura perked up. "Really?"Her eyes sparkled excitedly. Simon smiled. "Tell me."Laura sighed in frustration, "Do you think Jennifer is just really unlucky? She meets a jerk like Maxwell, and now, she is getting bullied by her superior. She's always forced to work overtime and doesn't even get paid. That woman will keep bullying Jennifer if I don't sue her and teach her a lesson!""Working overtime?" Simon was deep in thought. His expression shifted, and he asked sharply, "Do you know their name?"Laura thought for a moment. "I think her last name is Broo
Laura had no choice but to comply. She straddled his lap and faced his handsome yet stern face. His lips met hers, and Laura didn't fight back.However, she was fed up with living like this. She couldn't even help her friend in times of trouble. She felt like Simon was sent by the heavens to torment her because they couldn't stand seeing her or those around her happy.…That night, Jennifer also didn't get a wink of sleep.She cradled Cassidy in her arms, but her thoughts were on Caleb, wondering if he was adjusting to life at the Lance Manor. Since Maxwell was his biological father and had already seen through Rachel's true colors, Caleb should be safe.Still, Jennifer couldn't help but worry. She missed her son so much. After tossing and turning for what felt like an eternity, she finally fell asleep.The next morning, Jennifer received a message from Laura. Laura sent a crying emoji and wrote: "It's over! I messed up! I couldn't help you get justice because a certain idiot rui
With that, Hailey turned and left to do her rounds.Jennifer leaned back in her chair. She frowned as she continued to think about Caleb. Maxwell didn't contact her, and neither did Caleb. He was clearly waiting for her to come to him first.Jennifer was torn. She wasn't the one who was in the wrong, and she had been through so much. Why should she be the one to surrender?Just then, Nathan walked over and pulled up a chair beside her."Still thinking about Cal?" Nathan's voice snapped Jennifer out of her thoughts.She smiled bitterly. "Yes, I… know I shouldn't let it affect my work, but I'm too overwhelmed.""It's okay, I'm here. Let me know if you need help balancing work." Nathan's gaze was filled with concern as he softly reassured her, "Trust me, everything will work out. Don't worry too much, okay?"Jennifer's eyes watered. She seemed to be making a promise to both Nathan and herself. "I won't compromise with Maxwell, Dr. Lowe.""I believe you." Although Nathan was anxiou
Maxwell's heart broke at the sadness behind Caleb's voice. He threw the lawyer's letter into the trash and promised, "I will bring Mommy home for you tonight, okay?"Caleb seemed satisfied. But he added, "Don't make Mommy mad! Buy her some flowers and cheer her up. You should treat women kindly!"Maxwell couldn't help but laugh. Where did Caleb learn that from? He seemed to have a whole strategy in mind.After ending the call, Maxwell leaned back in his chair, racking his brain for how to bring Jennifer back. He had promised Caleb, and he couldn't break it. Then, an idea suddenly struck him, and his eyes lit up.He immediately called the principal of Golden Sands Academy. Once he revealed his identity, the principal was shocked. "Cassidy is your daughter! We would have taken extra care of her if we had known earlier!"Maxwell hummed. "I want to pick up Cassidy earlier today. Could you let her teacher know? Also, we're planning a surprise for Cassidy's mom, so there's no need to in
Maxwell couldn't believe he had to meet up with his daughter secretly. He explained, "Your mom is at work. How about we go pick her up together?"Cassidy nodded. Even though they had their dad now, they still couldn't be without their mom.With that, Maxwell held Cassidy and got into the car. He told the driver to head to Haven Hospital.Jennifer had just finished her shift and was walking out of the hospital. Maxwell told the kids to stay in the car while he quickly met her.Jennifer was preparing to confront him and couldn't believe Maxwell would look for her first. Her anger flared. "I was just about to find you! Did you receive the lawyer's letter?"Maxwell nodded. "Yes, I received it.""When are you going to return Caleb to me?" Jennifer glared at him.Maxwell stared at her. "Come home with me if you want to see the kids. I didn't give you three days to receive a lawyer's letter in return."Jennifer spoke through clenched teeth, "Don't even think about it! Then I guess I'l
"Nathan…" Natalie gave Nathan a pitying look. "Do you really trust Jennifer that much? I mean, while Mom and I like her and her kids, we will accept her if she is loyal to you. But she just got into her ex-husband's car. Has she even considered your feelings?"Nathan understood what she was implying and firmly responded, "Jennifer isn't the type of person you think she is. She definitely went with Maxwell for the kids' sake and didn't betray me."Natalie fell silent, anxiously following the car ahead. She also hoped Jennifer had her reasons and would resolve things with her ex-husband soon. After all, Nathan wasn't getting any younger, and their parents were frantic about him getting married.Their father refused to accept Jennifer in the past. But now he had come around. Natalie hoped that nothing would go wrong because it was obvious how much Nathan cared about Jennifer.…Back at Lance Manor, Martha nearly cried when she saw Jennifer. She quickly greeted her, "You're back, Mrs.
But to Jennifer's surprise, Caleb and Cassidy both hesitated.Cassidy mumbled, "Mommy, we heard what you and Daddy said."Maxwell and Jennifer exchanged glances.Caleb looked at Jennifer. "Cassidy and I both want our dad. Even though we like Mr. Lowe, he's not our real dad."Jennifer didn't expect her children would side with Maxwell.What had Maxwell done for the children in these five years? Why are they siding with him?Jennifer felt both angry and sad. She held in her tears and sternly asked, "Are you coming? If not, then stay here forever! I'm leaving!"With that, she glared at Maxwell and turned to leave.Caleb was terrified and didn't know what to do. He didn't want to lose his mother!Cassidy ran after her. "Mommy, don't go! Wait for me!"But Cassidy was new to Maxwell's house and didn't notice the steps at the entrance to the living room.She screamed as she fell forward face-first. Then, a sharp cry cut through the air.Jennifer immediately turned around and ran t
Seeing the hopeful eyes of the two children, Jennifer felt that despite all her efforts over the past five years, she still owed something to Cassidy and Caleb.Maxwell noticed she was no longer insisting on leaving and quickly said to Caleb, "What would you like to eat for lunch? I will make it for you."Caleb told Cassidy, "Dad's cooking is really good. He made lots of delicious food for me over the past few days. You can tell him whatever you want to eat!"Cassidy rubbed her hands together and asked sweetly, "Really? Then... Can I eat chicken wings, lamb chops, and ice cream cake?"Maxwell smiled and pinched Cassidy's nose. "You can. But the ice cream cake will have to wait until tonight. I'll make the other things for you now, okay?"Jennifer couldn't help but think that Maxwell was being manipulative. Leaving the ice cream cake for the evening seemed like he was tempting the kids with food to keep them here.But she didn't point it out for the sake of the children.While Ma