Laura asked eagerly, "How did you two make up last night? Tell me all about it."Jennifer felt too ashamed to answer. In reality, it was just wishful thinking on her part. Their problems still remained, Rachel hadn't disappeared, and the wall that stood between them persisted.It wasn't true reconciliation. It was merely her one-sided concession.Witnessing Jennifer's hesitancy, Laura suddenly burst into laughter."What's so funny?" Jennifer asked as she looked at her in confusion.Laura covered her mouth and said, "Could it be that you two... did that again last night?"Jennifer's face turned red instantly, and she retorted, "Stop making things up, or I won't talk to you anymore!"Laura suddenly recalled the purpose of her visit to Jennifer today and said, "Oh, by the way, are you going to the charity gala tomorrow? It's said that Heart of Rouge will also make an appearance at the gala. Let's go together and check it out!"Jennifer shook her head and said, "I have my postgradu
Seeing Jennifer so happy, Quincy decided not to voice her concerns.After finishing their study session, Quincy got ready to head back to the dorm. She asked Jennifer, "How are you getting back? It's already past nine. Did you drive here?""No, driving in the morning is too congested. I took the subway." After a brief pause, Jennifer added, "But I should still be able to catch the last train."Quincy reminded, "Make sure you stay safe. Text me when you get home, okay?""Got it. Goodnight!" Jennifer waved to her.She carried a stack of reading materials as she exited the school gate. From afar, she spotted a familiar figure standing across the road.Maxwell's tall and dignified silhouette, along with his aloof and dignified demeanor, made him stand out even in the night.Jennifer's lips curled into a smile instantly as she hurried toward him.Maxwell took the thick stack of materials from her hands and said, "You're really putting in the effort." "Well, I have to be responsibl
Jennifer couldn't bring herself to like Bridget, so she couldn't show much favor toward her. She asked casually, "Where's Grandpa?""He's in the study talking with Jordan's parents," Bridget replied with a somewhat smug smile. She added, "They're probably discussing our wedding. After all, I'm already carrying Jordan's child. It wouldn't be proper to be pregnant and not get married, would it?"Jordan's face went pale as he stayed silent. Seeing Jennifer still there only made him feel more suffocated. He wished he could shut Bridget up.Maxwell was the only one who remained composed. He even said to Bridget, "You shouldn't stand when you're pregnant. Please, have a seat.""Thank you, Maxwell," Bridget immediately responded sweetly. She even felt Maxwell had already started treating her like family.Jordan caught on to Maxwell's sarcasm. He said angrily, "I'm going out for some fresh air!"With that, he briskly left the room. Jordan, where are you going?" Bridget hurriedly caught u
Jordan's gaze was filled with despair. He wondered if Robert had managed to persuade his parents to accept his marriage to Bridget.Lorraine didn't blame Jordan, but instead, she glared at Bridget resentfully. "Don't get too cocky! Even if you marry Jordan, who knows how long you'll be able to stay in the household?""You don't need to worry about that! How long I can stay depends on my abilities!" Bridget retorted.She always acted without considering the consequences. Even if Lorraine were her future mother-in-law, she didn't regard her highly.Lorraine was infuriated.Soon, with the assistance of the butler, Robert also made his way to the dining room.However, the atmosphere at the table was unusually tense. Apart from a few words exchanged between Robert and Bridget, everyone else seemed lost in their own thoughts, and no one spoke.Robert's voice was solemn as he said, "Ms. Yale, since you're carrying Jordan's child, our family is not one to shy away from responsibility! I
That also meant Jennifer was very important to Maxwell.Maxwell smiled and asked, "Why are you looking at me like that?"Jennifer thought he was such a good guy, but sadly, he wasn't hers to keep. Even if he bought her that pink diamond necklace, it didn't mean anything. He was still going to divorce her.After all, Rachel would never give up!Jennifer blinked her slightly moist eyes. "I'm starting to feel reluctant to leave you."Maxwell was slightly startled. He bent down to kiss her forehead. "Then stay by my side forever, okay?" Jennifer looked at him with confusion. She didn't understand what that meant. If they got divorced and she stayed by his side, then she would be no different from Rachel....Meanwhile, Bridget was driven back to the Yale residence by the Lance family's driver. She felt exceptionally honored.Walking in with her head held high, she addressed her parents, "Mom, Dad, when are you available? Mr. Lance Senior said he wants to invite you over to discus
"You scoundrel, Jennifer is your sister!" Zion erupted in anger. "I knew you had no good intentions. However, if you dare do anything to harm your sister, don't expect me to acknowledge you as my daughter!"Bridget replied indifferently, "Do you think I care? Now that I'm pregnant with Jordan's child, my future status might be beyond your reach."Having said that, Bridget didn't spare a glance at Zion, and she hummed to herself as she walked upstairs. Just as she reached the second floor, she encountered Jane Horst, who had previously cared for Jennifer.Since Jennifer's marriage, Zion had assigned Jane as the housekeeper for the Yale residence. In normal times, they maintained a peaceful coexistence under Zion's strict rule. Despite Jennifer not living at home anymore, Jane, who had a soft spot for her and had looked after her since she was young, continued to come weekly to tidy up her room."Hold on!" Bridget called out and blocked her path.Jane had never liked Jocelyn and Bri
Immediately, Bridget felt a shooting pain in her lower abdomen as the blood gushed out from between her legs and drenched her skirt. Grimacing, she pressed a hand on her abdomen and took deep breaths.Jocelyn hurried over upon hearing Bridget's scream. She was stunned by what she saw. "Oh my god. T-This is… Bridget, what happened to you?" Jocelyn frantically attempted to help Bridget up from the ground, but she was aghast at the amount of blood on the floor.Meanwhile, Bridget, who was struggling to breathe, mustered her energy to remind Jocelyn, "Do not call anyone for help. Call the private hospital, and keep this a secret.""Okay, okay. I won't tell anyone. Your dad just left home because he was mad. There's no one else at home now."Soon, Bridget was transported to a private OBGYN hospital with only Jocelyn by her side. There, a surgeon performed an abortion on Bridget. Jocelyn cried her heart out, partly because she felt sorry for Bridget, but also because Bridget had li
Zion cast her a powerless expression. "I can never not worry about you. If he doesn't celebrate your birthday this year, just come home. I'll throw a party for you.""Dad, I'll take photos of my birthday celebration this year as proof." The thought of celebrating her birthday with Maxwell excited her. She wondered, "How will he plan it?"At that moment, Jocelyn came home looking exhausted. Her expression stiffened when she noticed Jennifer.Zion glanced at Jocelyn and asked, "Where did you go with Bridget again? Where's Bridget?"Jocelyn jumped a little from the shock. She tried to conceal her emotions. "What's wrong? Can't Bridget meet up with her friends to vent, since you find her an eyesore?""Who is she meeting? Besides, she's pregnant and soon to be married. She'd better not meet up with some problematic friends and ruin her reputation," Zion nagged unhappily.Jocelyn scoffed at him coldly. "What is it again? Why do you always pick on Bridget? Jennifer always stayed out lat