But what had Maxwell done wrong? He had worked so hard to atone for Camila's mistakes. Yet, they treated him the same way they had treated her, branding him a sinner.At that moment, the doctor called Maxwell over. It seemed Camila had suffered from oxygen deprivation for too long, nearly resulting in cardiac arrest. Hence, he needed to sign an advance directive. After signing it, Maxwell ignored Jennifer and hurried toward Camila's ward.Left alone in the corridor, Jennifer sat in silence. At that point, her hands and feet were icy cold. She wanted to leave, but couldn't bring herself to go until she knew if Camila would wake up.Earlier, Maxwell's demeanor had made it clear. If anything happened to Camila, he wouldn't let Hugo off the hook.It felt as if Maxwell had reverted to the cold, ruthless man he once was. Jennifer couldn't even bear to recall the look he had given her just moments ago.Right then, Michael approached her slowly. He offered a cup of warm milk and said,
Jennifer wiped away her tears, her voice trembling as she said, "Michael, thank you for telling me."With that, she took the milk from his hand and began to sip it. Right then, Maxwell walked over.Michael quickly stepped back. It was clear he wanted to avoid getting caught in the middle.Feeling the weight of Maxwell's intense and conflicted gaze, Jennifer rose immediately. She lowered her head and muttered, "You should stay. I need to head back. Cassidy and Caleb can't be left alone."But as she turned to leave, Maxwell grabbed her hand.Confused, Jennifer glanced up at him.In a low voice, he uttered, "Let's go together. I promised Cassidy I'd tell her a bedtime story tonight."Jennifer was momentarily stunned. "B-But she hasn't even woken up yet. Shouldn't you stay here?""She just woke up," Maxwell replied flatly, his expression still tense. "I've asked Michael to stay and keep an eye on her. Let's go."And so, he led Jennifer away. She had no choice but to follow.…
"Alright, I'll talk to Simon and see if he can find a way for you to meet Hugo," Maxwell replied.As the car came to a stop, he looked at Jennifer earnestly and added, "But you have to promise me one thing. No matter what happens, our family can't fall apart. "I won't forgive my mom for the harm she caused you and Hugo in the past, not even after she almost lost her life this time. Most importantly, I need you to stand by me. No more tantrums, running away, or hiding out at Nimbus Lounge, okay?"Jennifer shot back, "You were the one who raised your voice at me today!"Maxwell's face reflected a blend of irritation and affection. He ruffled her hair before pulling her into an embrace. "Okay, I'm sorry, honey. I was wrong. From now on, I'll try—no, I'll make sure to keep my temper in check, alright?"Once they cleared the air, they finally headed home.…Cassidy and Caleb observed their parents, noting that the tension seemed to have eased. Both children let out a sigh of relief.
Soon, Lucy Reed came over. Given that Jennifer was generally kind and generous, she felt at ease.With a smile, she asked, "Mrs. Lance, did you need me?""Are you close to Madison?" Jennifer questioned, her gaze fixed intently on Lucy's face.Sure enough, Lucy's expression changed drastically. She immediately denied, "N-No, I've only spoken to her a few times when we worked together. We're just acquaintances, nothing more.""Is that so? If you're just acquaintances, why does she keep coming back to find you? What did you two talk about?" Jennifer pressed, ruthlessly revealing the truth. Lucy, visibly agitated, rushed to defend herself. "Mrs. Lance, this is a misunderstanding. Madison was always the one who sought me out. I-I really don't know anything, and I haven't told her anything."Jennifer felt increasingly convinced that something was off between them. "Why are you so nervous if you haven't done anything?" she asked sharply."You'd better tell me the truth. Otherwise, you
Lucy finally sighed in relief before quickly making her exit.Right then, Maxwell slowly turned to Jennifer and said, "Looks like your kindness has, once again, become someone else's weapon. We should've never let Madison off the hook."Jennifer pressed her lips together, unable to deny it. She hadn't expected that sparing Madison out of pity for Maya and Herta would backfire this badly. Madison just wouldn't let up.She sighed. "What is she trying to do, prying all those questions out of Lucy? We already know what she is like. Even if things between us are strained, she knows there's no future with you. Do you think Madison is trying to find your mother and get her to help her claw her way back in?"Maxell narrowed his eyes, a cold gleam flashing in them. "That's exactly why we need to dig deeper into this.…The next day, thanks to Maxwell's connections, Jennifer managed to visit Hugo in jail.Hugo's eyes were swollen and bloodshot. He looked utterly beaten, refusing to say a
As soon as Jennifer brought it up, Hugo's irritation was palpable. "You're right. How could we ever match her cruelty? Years ago, she threw herself down the stairs just to make my father lose all trust in me. She was several months pregnant at the time!"After that, she not only lost her baby but also her ability to conceive. That's not something an ordinary person would do. "Jennifer, if this is too much for you, why not just divorce Maxwell? With a mother-in-law like her, I can't even imagine what you'll go through in the future."Jennifer was too stunned to respond. But in the next moment, her gaze sharpened, firm and resolute. Word by word, she declared, "Don't worry. I'll get you out of here. I'll also make sure Maxwell sees his mother's true colors. In the end, it'll be Camila who ends up in prison!"She vowed to see Camila behind bars.…After leaving the police station, Jennifer drove straight to the hospital where Camila was admitted. At the door, the two bodyguards h
Initially, Camila had thought that dragging Hugo into her scheme would give her control over both siblings.However, she hadn't expected Maxwell to remain so cold, even when she was on the verge of death. Rather than showing her sympathy, he planned to send her right back to that desolate village once she recovered.Torn, Camila wondered if she really needed to go through with the deal with Jennifer. But if she let Hugo go, at least she could spend the rest of her life in luxury and comfort. Besides, there was no rush to destroy Hugo and Jennifer just yet. Camila could solidify her position in the Lance family first, then take her time dealing with them. Having made up her mind, she told Jennifer, "Call Maxwell. Tell him you've forgiven me and are willing to accept me. As long as he agrees to let me return, I'll let Hugo go."With that, Jennifer dialed Maxwell's number right in front of Camila. At that moment, Maxwell was already en route to the hospital. The bodyguards had in
In the end, Hugo's attempted murder charge was reduced to simple assault, and he was released from the police station.Meanwhile, Camila had grown tired of staying in the hospital. By the next day, she was demanding to be discharged, eager to return to her life as a wealthy, high-society woman.The only thing that bothered her was having to put up with Jennifer at the Lance residence. She had assumed Jennifer and Maxwell would have moved out by now. To Camila's surprise, Jennifer suggested they continue living together. She wasn't planning on leaving anymore, catching Camila off guard.While Maxwell was out, Camila asked bitterly, "What's your plan?"Jennifer dropped the pretense and coldly replied, "I'm keeping you close to make sure you behave. Don't even think about trying any of your usual tricks. You fought hard to get back here, so don't go digging your own grave. Otherwise, no one can save you.""Don't forget, Maxwell is still my son!" Camila snapped. "Would you dare talk