Laura couldn't stand Rachel's smug behavior and immediately retorted on behalf of Jennifer, "What about it?""I'm sorry, but I also bought them for Maxwell." Rachel savored the sight of Jennifer's discomfort. "Oh, I meant they're for my child's father. Ms. Yale, I advise you not to waste your efforts. Maxwell always spends his birthday with me. He told me he only wanted my gifts. Has he ever accepted a gift from you?"Jennifer's expression soured and her heart shattered. She turned to the staff. "I don't want these cufflinks anymore. Give them to her." With that, she pulled Laura away and quickly left the store.Laura was furious and cursed at the store, "She's just a mistress pregnant with a bastard. What's there to show off about?"Jennifer lowered her gaze and hid her sadness. She whispered, "At least she has a child. I have nothing."Laura looked at her with pity. "I warned you not to make the same mistake once divorced. Now you've fallen into the trap again! Tell me, do you

Despite Rachel's calm demeanor, the coldness in her gaze was chilling. "Ms. Yale, have you returned to Maxwell's side?"Jennifer paused. "Yes, Grandpa is ill. We have to act like a loving couple to keep up the pretense for his sake. Didn't Maxwell tell you this?""Of course he did," Rachel sighed, pretending to be distressed. "He's been troubled by this lately too. He doesn't love you but still has to pretend to be married to you. You must be enjoying this, right, Ms. Yale? This is your last chance to feel like his wife while Grandpa is still alive."Rachel's words painted Jennifer as pitiful and insignificant. Jennifer felt Rachel was humiliating her pride.Jennifer retorted, "Not everyone is as ignorant and superficial as you. Besides, my relationship with Maxwell is none of your business. We're divorced. Are you telling me you still couldn't get him to marry you?"Rachel paled. She hadn't expected Jennifer to mock her.She sneered and narrowed her eyes, "Ms. Yale, I used to th

Jennifer didn't answer. Maxwell ignored the bad feeling growing in his heart and reassured her, "It's okay. You don't have to skip duty for me. We have a long future ahead of us with many more opportunities. Jennifer, I won't clip your wings and stop you from pursuing your career."Jennifer's eyes stung with tears. Although she said nothing, she was trying her best not to relent. If she did, she knew she would be with him, even if it meant being labeled a mistress or losing herself for him.The next morning, Maxwell and Jennifer got up and went to work as usual, seemingly no different from any other day. Yet, Jennifer still felt guilty and was starting to regret it. She shouldn't have let Rachel's words get to her and decided out of spite not to prepare any gift for him."Happy birthday," she said awkwardly before heading to work. "I'm sorry I didn't prepare a gift for you this year."Maxwell kissed her cheek. "You are the best gift I could ask for."Jennifer felt a twinge of sa

Jennifer was shocked. "I... I'm not in the room. Wait a moment, I'll come out right away." She was afraid of being discovered alone with Nathan. That would be hard to explain.Jennifer got out of bed and quietly walked out. She saw Maxwell holding a small box. When he saw her, a gentle smile appeared on his lips. "Are you busy tonight? If not, let's have some cake as a midnight snack."Jennifer was surprised that he'd brought her a slice of cake, especially on his birthday. She couldn't believe she hadn't prepared a gift for him. Initially, she thought it didn't matter, considering Maxwell was the one who broke their relationship. But faced with his sincerity and thoughtfulness, she felt a deep sense of guilt.Just then, Nathan opened the door and stood at the entrance. "Jennifer, did something happen?" Nathan thought Jennifer had gone out to attend to a patient. His voice immediately caught Maxwell's attention.Seeing Nathan, Maxwell froze, and anger began to stir within h

Rachel was overjoyed but pretended to be concerned. "Ms. Yale seems to have misunderstood."Maxwell huffed coldly. "Let her. What does it have to do with me?""You're… You're right. You two are through," Rachel reminded him.Maxwell tightened his grip on the steering wheel and stepped on the gaze. After he sent Rachel home, he even took off his coat and went straight to the bathroom to run a bath.Rachel was surprised and delighted by the turn of events. "Maxwell, are you staying with me and the baby tonight?"Maxwell hummed. "You have a prenatal checkup tomorrow. I can accompany you."Rachel was moved. "You remembered my checkup date?"Maxwell apologized, "I'm sorry, I've neglected you and made you sad. But I won't forget the responsibilities I should bear."Whether or not he married Rachel, the child was his responsibility.Rachel was beginning to be grateful that the car accident she orchestrated did not harm the baby in her womb. Otherwise, she would have no ties to Maxwel