Just then, Maxwell walked over with Caleb. "I won't disturb you. I just want to stay closer so I can feel at ease."Caleb quickly chimed in, "Mommy, this is great! Even when we're with Daddy, we can see you anytime."Jennifer looked at Maxwell helplessly, shocked that Maxwell had bought a house next door. So, they became neighbors.The only benefit was that they could see the children every day and neither had to worry about the kids. At mealtimes, Maxwell would have Caleb bring her food. He would cook a different dish every day. Even though Jennifer remained indifferent, she couldn't help but be tempted by the meals.She pulled Caleb closer and quietly asked, "Does your dad not have to work?""Dad started working from home!" Caleb laughed. "He said his responsibility now is to take good care of us. He'll go back to the company when you're better."Jennifer was moved. She hated being soft-hearted. So, she deliberately pretended not to care. "Lame!"Caleb pouted and muttered, "Da
Jennifer took a deep breath and put on a calm facade. "Then let's talk. Let's discuss how many bad things you've done and how many people you've harmed!"Rachel laughed. "People I've harmed? Let me count! It's not that many. There was that child when I switched his medication. But so what? I did it to save my son. What's wrong with that? My only regret is that Nathan died instead of you."Jennifer never expected Rachel to confess so casually with no hint of remorse. After all this, it really wasn't Maxwell who switched the medication. Why hadn't she thought of that earlier?Jennifer shook her head and said resentfully, "Have you ever thought about how your son will feel if he finds out what kind of person his mother is?""No, he will never know!" Rachel smiled sinisterly. "Because you will die, and Maxwell will die too! As long as you both are dead, he will never know about this."Jennifer's eyes widened in disbelief at her. "You're insane! Rachel, what do you want?""Of course,
Rachel initially planned to carry out this task with two lackeys from Nimbus Lounge. But Shaun still found out.She snorted. "Don't forget, I'm your boss's woman! Think about Hugo's kindness. Do you think he'll forgive you if he knew you weren't helping me but were helping the police? Can you face him after this?"Shaun hesitated. Hugo had saved him from sure death, healed his illness, and brought him through life-and-death situations, nurturing him to become the second-in-command of the group. The kindness Hugo showed him was something he could never repay, even if he died.Now, Rachel and Jasper's were Hugo's only concerns. And with Jasper still missing, how could he face Hugo after this?Under Rachel's persuasion, Shaun finally made up his mind. "Alright, Ms. Walker, I'll help you one last time! But after this, you must listen to me and leave the country. It'll be too late if you don't leave!"Rachel agreed. But she knew she wouldn't be leaving after this. To make Shaun help an
Shaun looked at her in disbelief. But he soon brushed it off as a joke. "My boss has indeed been searching for his long-lost sister. But where did you hear that? How dare you pretend to be my boss's sister? Do you have a death wish?"Jennifer observed him. "Judging by the looks of it, you've probably been with your boss for quite some time. Don't you know he found me five years ago and said I might be his long-lost sister? He even did a DNA test."Shaun was stunned. He didn't know about this. There had been a period when he was severely injured during a mission and someone else took his place.Jennifer realized Shaun was her only hope of escaping. She continued, "You can ask your boss if you don't believe me. See what he says."Shaun stared at her with a complex expression. Was Jennifer really the boss's sister? If so, wasn't he helping Rachel hurt his boss's sister?Shaun gave Jennifer a conflicted look. "But the boss fell into a coma due to an accident five years ago and hasn't
Maxwell had Michael activate the tracking system to search for Rachel's location. Then, he answered the call."Rachel, where exactly have you taken Jennifer?" Maxwell asked coldly. "I won't call the police if you hand her over. I can even send you some money and help you leave. But if you so much as touch a hair on her head, I will kill you! Try me!"Rachel's voice was cold and sinister. "Do you love Jennifer that much? In that case, come and save her yourself. But I'll kill her right in front of you if you dare to call the police!"Maxwell didn't hesitate. "Where are you? Tell me the address."After getting the location, Maxwell ordered Michael to gather his men and head over while notifying the police. "I'll go first. Make sure you stay hidden and don't let anyone see you."With that, Maxwell prepared to leave for the place Rachel had mentioned, determined to rescue Jennifer. But Michael grabbed him. "Mr. Lance, it's too dangerous for you to go alone. That woman is out of her mi
Jennifer's eyes were red and swollen. She was in so much pain that she couldn't even speak. All she could do was shake her head desperately. For some reason, she hoped Maxwell wouldn't come any closer. Just like he had said, if one of them had to die, she wished it would be her.Rachel fumed with anger as they remained so affectionate even at death's door. "You're still acting all lovey-dovey? Maxwell, you love her, don't you? Well then, would you die for her?"Rachel's bloodshot eyes filled with rage. "Don't rush to answer yet. Don't forget, you're not the only one willing to die for Jennifer! She's been involved with Nathan. What do you think you mean to her? But me? My heart has always been yours. I've only ever loved you!"Maxwell found her words laughable and sneered. "What do you love about me? My status or my wealth? Rachel, you've grown to believe your own lies! My only regret is not discovering the kind of person you truly are sooner. The mess we're in today is entirely my
Maxwell wanted to look at Jennifer a little longer, as if doing so would allow him to remember her forever."Jennifer, I'm truly sorry for hurting you."Maxwell's lips twisted into a wry smile as he added, "If I were in your shoes, I probably wouldn't forgive someone like me either. Everything that's happened today is my fault; it's the punishment I deserve. But I'm grateful for the chance to step up and protect you, just like Nathan did.""No! Maxwell, don't do this! I don't want things to end like this!"Tears streamed down Jennifer's face as she pleaded desperately, "I don't blame you anymore. I forgive you! Please, don't listen to her. Put down the knife!"But Maxwell didn't lower the knife. Instead, he said with a smile, "You have to believe that, no matter what, I'll step up to protect you without hesitation. Nathan isn't the only one who can do this—I can, too."Rachel couldn't stand it any longer, her eyes blazing with resentment. She was convinced Maxwell was deliberatel
At the hospital, Maxwell was rushed to the emergency room, his breathing shallow and faint.The on-call doctor examined the X-ray, their voice tense as they said, "This doesn't look good. The knife is dangerously close to his heart. If we pull it out and hit a blood vessel, he could die instantly!"Jennifer overheard her colleagues debating whether to operate. But if they didn't, Maxwell would surely die. Jennifer's voice cut through the room, silencing the ongoing debate. "Prepare for surgery. I'll do it.""Dr. Susan?" The other doctors stared at her in shock. "Have you seen the X-ray? This surgery is extremely risky. One wrong move, and—""Then we'll just have to be careful!" Jennifer cut them off. "Surgery is the only option."With that, the team scrambled to get everything ready. Every second counted.Before Jennifer entered the operating room, Michael asked with concern, "Mrs. Lance, are you sure you're up for this? After everything you've been through today, I'm worried—"