It took Jennifer a long time to process everything and recover from her emotions. All the past grievances seemed no longer important to her.They lived in the present, after all. It was enough to cherish those around them.…After a month of recovery, Maxwell was finally discharged from the hospital. His relationship with Jennifer had deepened even further.Cassidy and Caleb would visit Maxwell every day, and the time they spent together as a family was always so happy, yet so fleeting.On the day of Maxwell's discharge, Hugo came as well. They had just packed up their things and were ready to go home.Hugo wore a cold expression as usual. He glanced at Maxwell and said to Jennifer, "You became a different person after you got married! You've been doting on him for a whole month and not once did you visit me!"Jennifer stuck out her tongue playfully and smiled. "I was just about to visit you today, but here you are."Hugo scoffed. "As if! Your heart is with Maxwell. Do you even
As Hugo left the hospital, Shaun approached him in a rush. He reported solemnly, "We’ve tracked down Camila’s hiding place. However, Mr. Nicholas sent many of his men to protect her before his death. These people are loyal to him, so it won’t be easy to harm her."Hugo’s gaze darkened as he ordered, "Try to capture her alive. But at the very least, make her return all the assets she took! My mother died because of her, and she's also responsible for my sister's disappearance. She won’t get away with even a single cent of the family’s fortune!""Understood." Shaun nodded and added, "The plane is ready. We can depart at any time."Hugo glanced at the hospital. He hoped he made the right choice. Even if he was seeking revenge, he planned to stop with that woman. As for Maxwell, since Jennifer loved him, Hugo wouldn’t hurt him and put Jennifer in a difficult position.With his decision made, Hugo left.Not long after, Jennifer also left the hospital and got into Maxwell’s car."Did y
Jennifer hugged her two children and kissed them on the cheeks. "Our family will never be separated again, okay?""Really?" Both children's eyes lit up, and they danced around with joy.Cassidy looked up. "Daddy, is what Mommy said true? How did you manage to win her back?"Maxwell was amused by her words and picked her up. "That's a secret. How could I tell you?"Martha was beyond happy and sobbed, "Wonderful! The family has finally reunited. Mr. and Mrs. Yale, I've had the staff clean every corner of the villa. You don't have to worry, there's nothing dirty or unpleasant here."Jennifer and Maxwell both knew Martha was referring to Rachel."Thank you, Martha, for taking care of the kids while we were in the hospital." Jennifer shot her a grateful smile.Martha wiped her tears. "It's my duty. Come and eat, Mr. and Mrs. Yale. I've prepared a table of food for you!"And so, the family of four sat down together for dinner. After the meal, the children went outside to play in the
Jennifer opened the message and found a location sent by Maxwell. This must be the place where he had hidden Jasper.She was overjoyed. She knew that Maxwell was still kind. If not for him, Jasper would have surely gone astray under Rachel's influence.With the address in hand, Jennifer immediately went to search for him. She asked around and finally found the place.As soon as she entered, she saw a few children pushing Jasper around. Eventually, some boys pinned him to the ground. One of them, clearly their leader, sat on Jasper's frail body. "Giddy up!"Jasper's weak body collapsed under the weight, and the boy sitting on him fell. The group prepared to beat him. Jennifer was stunned to see this. She rushed in and shouted, "Stop it!"The children were startled by her and exchanged glances. "Who are you?"Jennifer ignored them and hurried to Jasper's side to help him up from the ground.Jasper was not expecting Jennifer to show up. Tears welled in his eyes and he choked, "Dr.
Jennifer finally understood. Maxwell had allowed this. Jasper's existence was an insult to Maxwell, and he must have been furious when he found out the truth.Jennifer softened her tone. "I'll take Jasper home today.""Sure! Mr. Lance has already told us about it." The director smiled. "To be honest, we don't really know what to do with this child. We've heard he has a heart disease, and we're afraid something might happen to him!""It's alright. I'll take care of him." With that, she returned to the room.Jasper was silently sitting on the edge of his bed, his head hanging low.Jennifer walked over and gently said, "Jasper, I'll take you home, okay?"Jasper numbly held Jennifer's hand as they left the orphanage. Behind them were envious gazes, watching as Jasper got into a luxury car to be taken away.Once inside the car, Jasper finally spoke. He pleaded, "Can you tell me what happened, Dr. Susan? Why did Mom and Dad argue? Why did Dad send me here? Why didn't Mom come to pick
Jay thought for a moment but still didn't dare to keep Jasper without Hugo's permission. He suggested, "How about we send him to the orphanage?"Jennifer retorted, "I just brought him from the orphanage."Jay was frustrated. "Then why not take him home for a few days? I'll consult the boss once he returns. He's on a plane right now, and I can't reach him.""I don't care. The child is your boss's responsibility. Since he slept with the child's mother, he must take responsibility. I'm leaving him here with you. Make sure to take good care of him. This child has a heart disease and could have an episode at any time. Call me if anything happens." With that, Jennifer prepared to leave.Jay grabbed her. "Don't go. You can't just leave a child here. The boss will kill me if he sees the child.""Let him come to me if he's angry!" Jennifer huffed furiously. "I've never seen anyone who wouldn't take responsibility for their child. I'll sue him if he doesn't take in the child!"With Jennife
Maxwell held her hand tightly, his voice filled with urgency. "As long as we don't get the marriage certificate, I'll always worry about losing you again."Jennifer remained silent for a while, a trace of sadness appearing in her eyes. "I want to visit Dr. Lowe. Since I've decided to marry you, I want to talk to him about it. Even if he can't forgive me, I can't hide it from him."Maxwell paused then nodded, "You should. If it weren't for him, we might have been separated by death. I'll take you there and wait for you outside the cemetery. Nathan… probably doesn't want to see me.""I'll go by myself." Jennifer forced a bitter smile. "You're right, Dr. Lowe dislikes you, so don't disturb his rest."Awkwardness crossed Maxwell's face. However, until he made amends to Jennifer and the children, he would always feel like he was in the wrong. Compared to what Nathan had done for her, Maxwell felt he had done far too little.…Jennifer chose a clear, sunny day to visit the cemetery. Sh
Jennifer couldn’t help but worry. What happened to the Lowe family to make Natalie say such things?…Back home, Maxwell had planned to go to the office for a meeting, but the two children begged him to teach them how to swim. Cassidy even tugged at him with such adorable persistence that Maxwell couldn’t resist.So, Maxwell rescheduled his meeting and stayed home, teaching them to swim for the entire afternoon.Caleb was a quick learner and could now swim as fast as a fish in the water. Cassidy, on the other hand, started off eager to learn. But she got scared and refused to continue no matter how much Maxwell comforted her.So, Cassidy sat by the pool for the rest of the afternoon, watching her father and brother swim.Caleb noticed that Cassidy had eaten three ice creams throughout the afternoon and whispered to Maxwell, "I suspect that Cass just wanted to send us off to swim so she could eat ice cream while Mommy’s not home. This way, no one would stop her."Maxwell looked a
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