"Open the door!" Maxwell ordered domineeringly. Jocelyn realized the position she was in and had no choice but to let the maid open the door. She didn't forget to make an excuse. "I told her to go back, but she wouldn't listen. She was the one who decided to stand in the rain." Jocelyn kept blabbering, but Maxwell silenced her with a glare. He simply held Jennifer tightly and entered the Yale residence.Once inside, Maxwell dropped the umbrella and carried Jennifer to her room. Inside the bedroom, Jennifer was eager to see her father, but Maxwell stopped her. "Be a good girl and take a shower first." His tone was gentle, but his actions were forceful. He dragged her to the bathroom and prepared the bath for her. Jennifer wasn't very cooperative, so Maxwell gave her a stern look. "If you keep this up, I'll personally bathe you." The threat worked and Jennifer whispered, "Go out. I'll wash myself." "Okay, take your time," Maxwell reassured her, "Don't worry. I'm here for y
Jennifer sighed. She didn't have the energy to delve into this or try to salvage the relationship. She said flatly, "Maxwell, let's go. I'm tired.""Wait." Maxwell held her back. "I promised to clear your name. We need to make things clear today. I won't let them frame you!"Jennifer stared at him in surprise.Jocelyn, confident that everything was under control, scoffed sarcastically. "Mr. Lance, you and Jennifer have stirred up enough trouble for our family. Are you planning to escalate the situation?""Shut up!" Maxwell yelled at her and showed a video on his phone to Zion.The video was the surveillance footage of Jocelyn and Jane during the accident, showing the two women fighting. After watching it, Zion turned to Jocelyn. "Tell me why you were there when Jane had the accident! Why were you fighting with her??Jocelyn panicked and hastily explained, "Yes, I... I did see her that day. But doesn't this footage prove my innocence? I didn't push her! I didn't do anything! She
Zion slapped Jocelyn. "Bitch! Look at what you did to our daughter! The evidence is right here, yet you still won't admit it!"Bridget heard the commotion and hurried down to stop Zion.The living room was in chaos with Zion and Jocelyn's constant arguing.Jennifer stared at the two but didn't feel satisfied. She only felt a sense of sadness. Zion didn't trust her until he saw the evidence. As for Jocelyn and Bridget, they were simply reaping what they had sown! Jennifer felt bad that Zion was lied to at his age.Maxwell's cold voice rang out, "Also, you have three days to pay back the compensation from the Lance family. Otherwise, I'll sue you. After all, no one in Haven City dares to mess with us!"The situation escalated. Bridget had already lost her child, and now her money was about to be taken away.She suddenly laughed out loud. If she was going down, she would drag Jennifer down with her!She said to Maxwell, "Do you think Jennifer is devoted to you? Besides seducing
Jennifer's heart tightened and was finding it hard to breathe.Why? She had already prepared herself, and she had brought up divorce many times herself. But it was so painful to hear it from Maxwell instead!"Alright." Jennifer smiled.There was no need for explanations. He simply didn't care!Maxwell didn't want to continue this topic nor wonder why he was feeling the way he was. Why did he feel like his heart was breaking when he brought up the divorce? Shouldn't he feel relieved?He ignored his feelings and opened the car door. "Get in, I'll take you back to the hospital.""No thanks," Jennifer refused bitterly. "Since the decision is set, let's cut all ties. Thank you for your help today. Even though it's the last time, I'm still very grateful."With that, she pushed herself to step away. Her head was spinning. She knew her fever had worsened from being in the rain. But this wouldn't stop her from walking away.She didn't want nor dare to face Maxwell. She feared she would
Before the nurse could administer the IV, Jennifer got out of bed and went out to have a look. Although she guessed Maxwell had probably left, she was a lovesick fool who didn't want to give up hope until she saw the bitter truth with her own eyes. Only then would she find peace.Jennifer walked out of the ward, looking around the corridor. As expected, there was no sign of Maxwell. Jennifer lowered her gaze, her eyelashes shielding the sadness in her eyes.Martha seemed to read her thought and hurriedly comforted her, "Don't overthink it, Mrs. Lance. Mr. Lance cares about you. He wouldn't be this nervous otherwise. Since your hospitalization, he has been working tirelessly. He would even ask about your condition during work.""That's enough, Martha." Jennifer tilted her head to the ceiling, wanting to hold back her tears. If Martha continued, she would feel reluctant to let go again.Just then, Rachel's voice rang. "Ms. Yale, do you think you can delay the divorce if you keep
Jennifer, weakened by the fever, couldn't withstand the tugging. In the midst of the dispute, Jennifer's strength gave out and she collapsed on the ground."What's wrong, Mrs. Lance?" Martha hurriedly got up. Seeing Jennifer's forehead covered in sweat, she grew anxious. "I'll call the doctor over. Nothing must happen to you!"Rachel was startled by this and stumbled backward. "Are you pretending again? Jennifer, you can't fool me!"Just then, a cold voice rang from behind, "What are you doing?"Rachel's heart skipped a beat. When she turned around, her facade was already in place."Maxwell, I... I heard Ms. Yale was sick, so I came to see her." She smiled gently. "But she seemed agitated to see me."After his chat with Shawn, Maxwell was having second thoughts about Rachel. His cold gaze swept over her without a word, and he walked over to pick up Jennifer.Rachel stiffened, watching Maxwell carry Jennifer into the ward.Her heart was a mess. After all, Maxwell had never treat
"Enough!" Maxwell interrupted her, his eyes filled with anger. He said through gritted teeth, "How long do you plan to keep up the act?"Rachel's legs almost gave out, and she stumbled slightly. "You... What do you mean? Didn't we visit Dr. Shawn together? He also said I have severe depression and can't be put into stressful situations."Maxwell sneered sarcastically. "That's because you've put on a good act. You almost fooled Dr. Shawn too! But Rachel, you may deceive us. But you can't lie to machines."Rachel turned pale, and she started trembling.With a dark expression, Maxwell stomped toward her and gripped her chin. He growled coldly, "Do I need to show you the results of the ECG test for you to admit it?"Realization struck Rachel. So, Dr. Shawn had her undergo an ECG test not because of treatment, but as a final test.That damned bastard had lied to her, saying it was for treatment, and she had believed him.She was doomed! Without Maxwell's trust and love, she had nothi
If anything, Maxwell felt a huge sense of relief. It was as if a burden had been lifted off him.Returning to the ward, he saw Jennifer standing absentmindedly by the window. Hearing his footsteps, Jennifer turned around. Her gaze was a mixture of surprise and disbelief.She blurted, "I thought you'd left with her."Maxwell stood a couple of steps away, staring intently at her. Suddenly, he hurried forward and hugged her tightly."Maxwell..." Jennifer asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"Maxwell held tight as if he wanted to stuff her inside him. "Shh, just let me hold you, alright?"His voice was low and gentle. Jennifer suddenly had the urge to cry.It wasn't until he let her go that Jennifer asked, "Did you have a fight with Rachel?"Maxwell remained silent. How should he tell Jennifer that he was deceived by Rachel?Jennifer continued, "I'm not someone you should turn to after a fight. I don't want to be anyone's backup plan. Maxwell, I'd rather you divorce me than treat me