"I won't leave!" Rachel glared at Shaun. "How can I leave when I haven't seen Jennifer die?"Shaun lost his patience and said sternly, "Ms. Walker, my men and I can no longer help you. Even if the boss were awake, he wouldn't agree to this. You need to calm down!"With that, he left Rachel's room.Rachel shouted after him, "Come back!"Who else could she rely on if even Shaun refused to help her?…After returning from Nathan's funeral, Jennifer remained depressed. She spent her days on the bed, doing nothing.Maxwell had no choice but to call Laura to help persuade Jennifer. When Jennifer saw Laura, she finally forced a weak smile. "You're here.""Jennifer..." Laura felt heartbroken seeing how thin Jennifer had become. "How did you let yourself get like this? It's only been a few days. How could such a thing happen?"Jennifer finally broke down. "Dr. Lowe is dead. I caused his death!"Maxwell had explained the whole situation to Laura on the way there. Hearing Jennifer blame
Laura's words struck Jennifer hard. Jennifer knew it too. But she couldn't bring herself to do it. Every time she thought of Nathan, who sacrificed himself for her, she couldn't bring herself to continue living.Despite Laura's persuasion, Jennifer barely reacted. She remained disheartened, unable to cheer up.After leaving the hospital room, Laura glared at Maxwell. "I'll stay and take care of her. You should leave. Right now, the people she hates most are you and Rachel. No matter what, Dr. Lowe's death is tied to both of you."Maxwell frowned at her request for him to leave. "Are you sure Simon will let you stay away for this long?"Laura grew visibly embarrassed. She knew all of Simon's friends looked down on her because they knew about her relationship with him. That was why Maxwell used Simon to pressure her.As they spoke, Simon's call came through. He was asking her to accompany him to golf with a business partner. Of course, Laura didn't want to go, but she had no choice
Jennifer's words pierced Maxwell's heart.His eyes filled with sorrow and he smiled bitterly. "It's fine. It's okay if you don't forgive me. Just take care of yourself and don't take your anger out on Cassidy and Caleb. They used to think they had no father, but now that they finally have one, would you really let them lose their mother? What did those two children do to deserve this?"These words filled Jennifer with guilt. Yes, what did those two children do wrong? Was it simply because they had Maxwell's blood flowing through their veins?Even so, Jennifer still couldn't get over her struggle. Every time she saw Maxwell and the children, she felt as though she was betraying Nathan.Just then, there was a gentle knock on the door.Maxwell thought it was the nurse coming to change the IV, so he went to open the door, only to find Frida standing there."You... Why are you here?" Maxwell was surprised. Was Frida here to get revenge on Jennifer? He nervously asked, "Is something wr
Frida sighed and stood up. "Let the past be the past. I only came to forgive you after I read Nathan's diary. Since my son believed you were someone worthy of love, you must be."Jennifer held the diary but couldn't find the right words. Frida patted her shoulder. "Goodbye, Jennifer."With that, Frida left the room.Meanwhile, Maxwell stood outside the door listening to their conversation. Frida's grace was enough to shock him. Although Maxwell and Nathan were rivals, he now respected the Lowe family.When Frida came out, they exchanged glances. Maxwell lowered his head. "I'm sorry. I'm largely responsible for this. I will do my best to catch the culprit and bring Dr. Lowe to justice."Frida sighed. "Timing is important in life. Nathan might not have lost to you If he'd met Jennifer first."With that, Frida finally left.…Since Frida's visit, Jennifer's condition had improved. Although she still treated Maxwell as an enemy, her maternal love for the two children had returned
Jennifer didn't share her thoughts with Maxwell because she didn't want to speak to him. Fortunately, Maxwell silently cared for the two children and her, and he never forced her into anything.On the day of her discharge, Preston visited her. "Dr. Susan, I heard you're being discharged."Preston smiled. "What will you do next?"Jennifer knew that Preston was here for a reason. There were still patients waiting for Nathan's surgeries. Such complex procedures could only be performed by Nathan. Now that he passed, she, as his student, should complete the unfinished tasks.Jennifer calmly replied, "Dr. Gardner, I will return to work tomorrow and handle Dr. Lowe's tasks."Preston sighed in relief. After all that happened, he worried that Jennifer might refuse to work. He didn't know how he would explain to the patients then.After being discharged, Jennifer didn't return to Maxwell's villa but returned to her apartment. Maxwell brought the two children to her as he couldn't help but
"Madam, it seems Mr. Lance won't be coming home tonight. Perhaps you should rest first?" Martha Zayne kindly spoke upon noticing the still-lit bedroom. A hint of disappointment crossed Jennifer Yale's eyes. Just then, the sound of an engine revving came from the yard. She didn't care to put on her slippers as she rushed to the window to peer outside.Sure enough, it was Maxwell Lance's silver Bentley pulling into the garage.Jennifer took a deep breath, glancing down at her sensual lingerie while her heart pounded like a drum. Despite being married for two years, Maxwell had always slept in the guest room, and he never touched her.She knew their marriage was arranged by Maxwell's grandfather, Robert Lance, and it was not his choice. However, two years had passed. They couldn't possibly continue on like this.Did Maxwell not like her because she was merely an undergraduate with no experience in relationships? Was it because he found her too passive?With these thoughts, Jennifer
Maxwell had completely lost his rationality at this point.Whether it was the food or the drinks at the party earlier, something had gone wrong. Now, driven by desire, he found it difficult to control himself.As he touched the woman on the bed, her soft skin and fragrance aroused him considerably. The innocence in her responses and her helpless sobbing nearly drove him mad!An hour later, the man was finally satisfied and fell asleep. Jennifer felt as though her entire body had been crushed, the pain penetrating deep into her bones.Enduring the soreness in her limbs, she hurriedly got dressed and fled from the pitch-black room. In her haste, she collided with a young woman as she entered the elevator."Sorry."Jennifer's face was deathly pale. She quickly stepped into the elevator and pressed the close button.Rachel Walker immediately looked back after exiting the elevator, staring at Jennifer in disbelief before the doors closed.She recognized Jennifer as Maxwell's wife, t
Jennifer looked at him in a panic, choking out, "Hear me out. Yesterday I—""Enough," Maxwell cut her off, his gaze falling on the hickeys on her neckline. It was unmistakably the aftermath of a liaison.His tone remained calm and indifferent as he continued, "It's partly my fault for ignoring you these two years. I don't blame you for what you did. But, Jennifer, the Lance family can't accept a tainted woman as the lady of the house."Jennifer's mind went blank. All her explanations now seemed futile. Anyway, why would he listen to her when the truth was right before his eyes?Besides, even if she could prove that she had been framed by Bridget and Jocelyn, it was still a fact that she was tainted.Jennifer smiled bitterly. "So, are you asking for a divorce?"Maxwell nodded. "I hope you will make it clear to Grandpa that you're the one asking for a divorce. I can offer you a bit of dignity by keeping him in the dark about your infidelity."Jennifer felt her eyes sting with tear