Maxwell hurried over to help Camila up. He yelled, "What happened here?"Caleb was also shaken. He hadn't intended to hurt Camila. Cassidy cried, "It's my fault!"But the maid, who had witnessed the whole thing, nervously spoke up, "I… I saw Mr. Caleb push Madam Camila."Maxwell glared at Caleb and shouted at the maid, "Call an ambulance, now!"…At the hospital, Camila had five stitches on her forehead.Maxwell and Jennifer sat silently, lost in thought. Jennifer knew Camila was still Maxwell's mother despite everything, and blood ran thicker than water. However, she didn't understand why Caleb and Cassidy would do such a thing.Maxwell asked Camila directly after her stitches were done. "Mom, why did Cal push you?"Camila put on a sad look. "How would I know? He came in and started asking what I had taught Cassidy. I'm baffled myself. I don't understand why those two hate me!"Maxwell had a dark look as he helped Camila up. "Let's go home and get to the bottom of this."
With that, Camila stood up and headed for the door. But after a few steps, she appeared to faint, collapsing to the ground and clutching her injured forehead.Maxwell quickly stepped over to help her. "I'll get to the bottom of this. I'll make sure justice is served if it's not your fault. Please stop making a scene. Let me help you back to your room."Jennifer immediately understood. In the end, Maxwell had chosen to believe Camila's story. Love couldn't win over blood ties.When Maxwell returned from Camila's room, he said to Jennifer grimly, "Cal and Cass need to be punished. I must have spoiled them and given them the impression that they could get away with anything. They even hurt their grandmother."Jennifer looked at him in disbelief. "What do you mean by that? So, you believe your mother? Do you think I put our children up to this to drive her away?"Maxwell neither confirmed nor denied it. He continued, "I'll take Cass to see a psychologist tomorrow. I've read that famil
Cassidy mumbled, "I didn't want Cal to tell you because I was afraid you would like me even less. But Cal said we're a family, and that wouldn't change even if we have a new sibling. Mommy, I'm sorry…""Silly girl. Why didn't you come to me with all your worries." Jennifer pulled Cassidy into a hug and gently stroked her hair. "But I forgive you. Just promise you'll come to me whenever you're feeling sad. Don't make me worry, okay?"Caleb huffed. "It's that witch's fault! If she hadn't scared Cass by telling her we would abandon her, Cass wouldn't have been tricked."Jennifer reassured Caleb. "I will handle this. But be on your best behavior for the next couple of days, okay? Daddy's in a bad mood, so try not to upset him, alright?"Both children nodded, though uneasiness lingered over them.That night, Jennifer slept with Cassidy, while Maxwell lay awake in the master bedroom. Despite all the harm Camila had caused, she was still his mother, and he didn't want to see her hurt. O
Once Caleb and Cassidy left the table, Jennifer finally had enough. "Maxwell, enough is enough. You're going too far! Cass isn't sick. I'm a doctor myself. I know better than anyone what's going on with my daughter!"Maxwell didn't agree and said coldly, "You can treat physical illnesses, but not what's going on in her mind. Cass admitted her need for attention almost caused you to lose our child.""Is that really Cass' fault?" Jennifer gritted her teeth. "You choose to doubt your daughter but believe an evil liar! Have you forgotten she abandoned you for 20 years? Have you forgotten how she used your relationship as mother and son to deceive you? Or are you still not done being her pawn?""Enough!" Maxwell shouted. "Jennifer, that's enough! I know my mother isn't a good person. You don't have to keep reminding me. I don't want a mother like her either, but I can't change reality!"With that, he stormed off.Jennifer rubbed her temple helplessly and let out a deep sigh.Not long
Jennifer felt she gained more questions than answers, and every step forward was two steps backward. She gasped. "How could Madison know anyone from the Shaw family? She's just a broke college student."Hugo sneered and kicked the man on the ground. He roared, "Spit out everything you know! Or I'll cut your tongue and make sure you'll never say another word!"The man said weakly, "Camila and Nelson had been sleeping together for a while now. Whenever Nicholas went out for a business trip, those two would meet and have fun. But Camila kept this a secret. And since she had a number of people working for her, Nicholas never found out. Some time ago, a young woman from Haven City claimed to have some urgent business involving Nelson. But he chased us out so I didn't know what they discussed."Hugo and Jennifer knew the man was talking about Madison. They were shocked to learn Camila cheated on Nicholas, though the moment was fleeting. After all, that seemed like something Camila would d
After the maids left, Jennifer's gaze hardened.Camila huffed. "Would you look at that? Are you going to kill me?"Jennifer sneered. "I know you won't admit to anything now. But you sure are sly with your plans. You first set the fire and pinned the blame on someone else to win your son's pity. Then you taunted my brother, threatening to jail him unless I made a deal with you. And now you're manipulating my children. Camila, I finally understand how you managed to stay by Nicholas' side."Camila's face fell. She worried that Jennifer was just baiting her to confess. Nelson had always been good at destroying evidence. And Madison should have been dealt with by now. How did Jennifer learn about the fire?So, Camila remained unmoved. "What's this? Are you trying to accuse me since your plan to use your kids against me failed? Oh, poor me. Why did I get a daughter-in-law like you?"Jennifer hummed. "Nelson Shaw… Does the name ring a bell?"Camila's heart dropped. How did Jennifer kno
Jennifer didn't want to deal with Maxwell. "Just spit it out. I'm on duty and can't leave the patient area."Maxwell paused. "Did you ask your brother to investigate my mother?"Jennifer froze. "What? Can't I investigate? She did so many despicable things back then and I don't trust her. Is it wrong of me to look into her?"Maxwell said through gritted teeth, "You can look into her all you want. But why did you ask your brother to do it? And why didn't you inform me? Were you afraid I'd tell on you? Or do you not even trust me as your husband?"Jennifer didn't know how to retort. She groaned. "Maxwell, can you stop accusing me? You say I don't trust you. But what about you? Do you trust me? If you did, then you wouldn't have suggested Cass to visit a psychologist! And you wouldn't think I was trying to chase your mother away!"Maxwell's heart tightened and he asked in disappointment, "So, did you only welcome my mother home because you wanted to free your brother? You never forgav
Seeing Jennifer's dejectedness, Laura asked, "Did you have a fight with Maxwell?"Jennifer looked at her in surprise, realizing no one could understand her better than Laura.Laura pouted. "You haven't asked me to go shopping with you since that last party. I thought you'd forgotten all about me, caught up with work and taking care of the kids every day. So, now that you've argued with Maxwell, you remember me?""Come on, stop teasing me! Do you have any idea what I've been through lately? If I had even a little time or energy, I wouldn't have avoided calling you." Jennifer sighed. Laura slapped her knee. "I get it!""What?" Jennifer looked at her, amused.Laura gave her a mysterious look. "You told me Maxwell found his biological mother. Is your mother-in-law giving you a hard time?"Jennifer groaned. "You guessed it. But it's more than that. By the way, do you only write interview articles for work? Or do you write story pieces too? I could give you some material and you coul