Robert took a deep breath, finding the present situation challenging. He gazed at Jennifer who had remained silent all this while and asked, "What are your thoughts on the matter, Jennifer? This is your sister after all."Bridget hadn't expected Robert to ask Jennifer outright. Worried Jennifer might expose her here in front of the Lance family, Bridget went over to hold Jennifer's arm. "You know me, Jennifer. Am I the kind of woman who fools around? Our family may not be an elite one, but we've always been taught well. How could I do such a ghastly thing?"Jennifer didn't want to expose Bridget right away, yet she knew Bridget had come prepared and was now putting up a pitiful act.Still, Jennifer wasn't going to be pulled along by Bridget's schemes or be manipulated by her. So, Jennifer retracted her hand and stepped away from Bridget.Jennifer then said to Robert, "Sorry, Grandpa. I'm not entirely sure what's going on either, nor do I understand my sister very well."Robert und
Bridget cocked an eyebrow and said lightly, "You don't need to accept me. All that matters is that the head of the family does."Jordan wanted so badly to slap Bridget in the face. But he didn't dare take any rash action right now for fear of Robert coming downstairs again should Bridget cause another scene.Bridget looked at Jordan and said, "What are you waiting for? Didn't you hear what your grandfather said earlier? Send me back home!"Jordan hated Bridget so much. Bridget had embarrassed him so much in front of Jennifer. He wanted so much to get rid of Bridget, so no way was he even considering driving her home.Jennifer couldn't stand it anymore. "I'll drive you home, Bridget. It's conveniently along the way."Jordan felt more grateful to Jennifer now. He felt like she was helping him.But Bridget glared at Jennifer and gritted out, "Oh, so you're pretending to be nice, aren't you? Didn't you say you didn't know me very well earlier? Do you plan to kill me on the way home?"
"Alright. Then I'll wait for the day you marry Jordan Lance," Jennifer said with a sneer. "The future of the Yale family is in your hands now."Jennifer then walked back home, her steps fast and frequent. After all, she'd worn sneakers today, unlike Bridget, who'd worn an expensive pair of high heels.The heels were very high, so when Bridget walked, they began chafing her feet.Bridget cursed Jennifer as she walked to the roadside to get a taxi. When she reached home, Zion was nowhere to be found, only Jocelyn.Bridget said confidently, "Where's Dad?""He wanted to divorce me but I disagreed, so he's decided to not come home anymore," Jocelyn snapped. "It's all Jennifer's fault!"Bridget snorted. "What a pity. I wanted to show Dad just how much better I am than that infertile bitch Jennifer. He's looked down on me for so many years, always thinking Jennifer is better than me."Jocelyn's eyes brightened. "Was your visit to the Lance family today a success, dear? Did they agree f
Rachel scoffed. "Aw, but I like the view here in the master bedroom the most. You're able to see the beautiful blue lake the moment you open the curtains."Just then, Maxwell exited the bathroom. Unlike before, he was dressed in full sleeping wear, and not just a towel.Jennifer gazed at him, feeling immensely aggrieved.Rachel immediately ran over to him and sobbed, "I'd better go, Maxwell. Your wife doesn't like me. She… She called me filthy!"Maxwell held Rachel in his arms and sneered as he gazed at Jennifer. "What right do you have to think Rach filthy? At the very least, she's only ever given herself to me!"The clear underlying meaning in his words made Jennifer tremble. She was at a loss for words.Yes, her body had long been given to someone not even Jennifer herself knew!Even though Jennifer didn't betray Maxwell in any way, she still felt scared. She was scared Maxwell would reveal her deepest trauma in front of Rachel.Jennifer didn't want to struggle futilely or i
Maxwell was reminded of that news broadcast as he looked at the gloomy night sky outside. He slowly drove his car. However, he was panicking and worried something bad might've happened to Jennifer.Finally, a slim, lone figure dragging a suitcase appeared in sight.Maxwell swiftly got out of his car and ran over to hug her.Jennifer screeched in fright, thinking she was being attacked."It's me," Maxwell said quietly, turning her around.Jennifer stared at him in shock, probably not expecting Maxwell to have come here. Wasn't he accompanying Rachel?As if reading her mind, Maxwell said, "It's late, so come back with me right now. Haven hasn't been the safest lately."Maxwell then held Jennifer's hand, about to lead her back into his car. But immense humiliation swept across Jennifer when she thought about how Rachel was still sleeping on her bed. Jennifer struggled to not go into Maxwell's car, saying, "I'd rather die than go back to that house and watch you get it on with Rache
"We'll see about that!" Maxwell growled. Then he shoved Jennifer against the wall and began kissing her roughly. He even pinned her flailing arms behind her back.Jennifer's eyes widened. How could he kiss her? They were about to get divorced! Rachel was even sleeping in their marital bed!Yet Maxwell was still kissing her. His kiss was incredibly domineering, overwhelming Jennifer until she had no choice but to yield.Suddenly, Jennifer bit down hard on Maxwell's lip, making blood seep into her mouth. This angered Maxwell even further. He tore away from her lips and clasped her chin, asking darkly, "What? We're still married, aren't we? Can't I kiss you?""N-No… " Jennifer struggled with all her might. She knew Maxwell was her husband, but that would soon no longer be the case. Plus, Maxwell was plainly humiliating her. He didn't actually want her.But men and women were always so different in this regard.Maxwell tore Jennifer's clothes off, leaving them scattered on the floo
A tear fell down Jennifer's cheek as she gazed at Maxwell. "You've already violated me. There's nothing left of me for you to ruin anymore."Maxwell released her at the sight of her crying before getting up on his feet. He never expected Jennifer to say that he'd violated her.The only person she could think about right now was probably Jordan, Maxwell thought.Jennifer felt like a used ragdoll. With a bitter smile, she said with utmost sincerity to Maxwell, "May you and Rachel find lifelong happiness."Regardless of what kind of person Rachel was, Jennifer had still loved Maxwell for a long time. She didn't want Maxwell to not be able to find true love like herself.But to Maxwell, Jennifer's words were a stab to the heart. He'd rather her yell and hit him or at least beg him like a normal wife would do. But she didn't. She had calmly decided to just end things between them like that.Even Rachel's presence at home couldn't make Jennifer respond to him anymore."I'll have Micha
"I just want to forget about it. I don't want to talk about it anymore." Jennifer curled up on the couch, hugging herself. "It feels like a knife is cutting my old wounds open each time it's mentioned. I'm not pursuing the matter against them not because I'm weak, but because I don't want to be an instrument of revenge. I don't want anyone to know that I…"Laura consoled her. "Okay, okay. We don't need to talk about it anymore. Now and forever."Laura ended up sending and picking up Jennifer from class for the next couple of days as the latter wasn't in the best state.One day, Jennifer noticed Jordan's car was parked outside campus. He was waiting for her."Jennifer." Jordan went over and gave her some treats he'd bought. He said awkwardly, "Can I talk to you? I'd like to clarify what happened the other day."Jennifer was taken aback. For some reason, Jordan felt different.She didn't accept the treats, not wanting to start any more drama.With a furrowed brow, Jennifer said, "