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
After a pause, Maxwell sighed. "Jennifer, I'll give you some time to think about it. If you really don't want to salvage our marriage, I'll respect your choice."Jennifer didn't expect Maxwell to leave the decision in her hands. She dared not meet his eyes and asked, "Would you agree to get the divorce?"Maxwell paused. "If that's what you want, I will."Jennifer couldn't bring herself to ask for a divorce right away. Maxwell's words had sparked hope inside her again. But thinking about how she had been ignored, humiliated, and doubted, she didn't want to accept him unconditionally.After some thought, Jennifer asked weakly, "Before I make up my mind, could you... not visit me? I'll tell you the answer when I've thought it through."Maxwell's face fell. "Are you chasing me out?"Jennifer rubbed her hands. "I can't focus on my thoughts with you here.""But I'm worried about you" Maxwell touched her forehead. "You still have a fever."Jennifer was not used to his concern. "It's
They had just broken up, and he was already sleeping on the couch for Jennifer. Rachel clenched her fists, suppressing the jealousy raging in her heart. She composed herself and put down what she was holding. Then, she walked over to the couch quietly and leaned down.Maxwell felt her touch on his cheek and immediately woke up. "Why are you here? Didn't I say we shouldn't see each other anymore?" He immediately sat up with a hint of discomfort. Then, he stood up and went to the sink to freshen up, completely ignoring her.Rachel followed him. "Maxwell, I came to apologize to Ms. Yale. I know I've been blinded by jealousy lately. But I really love you! I can't believe I lied to you about being sick. I was wrong! Won't you forgive me?"Maxwell had calmed down by now. He wiped his face with an indifferent look. Then, he saw Jennifer in the mirror. She was just standing there quietly, looking at them.Jennifer had woken up when she heard the commotion. But she didn't expect Maxwell
Maxwell sucked in a deep breath. "Rachel, let me be clear. Although I've been married to Jennifer for two years, I never viewed you as a mistress. I've always believed that my marriage with her was a last resort, and I wouldn't touch you until our marriage. I thought that was the least I could do for you.""But you still did it, didn't you?" Rachel cried. "You said you would marry me. But you've changed your mind, haven't you? You've long fallen in love with Jennifer, and you don't want to divorce her!"Maxwell's expression shifted, and he neither admitted nor denied it.Rachel smiled bitterly. "If I hadn't pretended to have depression, you probably would have left me long ago. Maxwell, you were the one who betrayed me!""Sorry, I can only compensate you in other ways." His gaze sharpened as he warned. "I hope you won't come to disturb Jennifer again. Otherwise, we won't even be able to be friends again."Rachel's heart sank as she stared at the man she had loved for many years. H
The walls Jennifer built around her heart collapsed. It felt as if the storm had ended and it was daylight again. A warm smile spread across her face. "I believe you. Even if the necklace wasn't for me, your words were comforting enough."She still loved him and was too easily moved by him. Especially now, when Maxwell looked this dejected and helpless, Jennifer had seen him in his glory, so she knew how much he was hurting.Jennifer felt sad and heartbroken. She didn't want to let him torture himself. So, she piped up, "Since you've told me your secret, I'll return the favor""What is it?" Maxwell looked at her curiously.Jennifer curled up on the bed and mumbled, "You said you wanted to know who the man is, right? I'll tell you."Maxwell remained, his gaze fixed on her. It was evident that he cared about her. Although Jennifer didn't want to bring up the nightmare, she knew she needed to confess if she wanted to heal."It was Jocelyn and Bridget..." Jennifer's voice was h