Jennifer nestled nervously in his arms and tightly gripped his shirt. "I'm a little tired and… sleepy. Can you...""Alright." Maxwell kissed the tip of her nose. "I won't touch you."Jennifer studied him. Maxwell's mood was truly unpredictable. He was so ruthless yesterday. But now, he was being so gentle and nice to her.Jennifer's heart fluttered and her gaze softened unconsciously.But a voice suddenly reminded her to keep her guard up unless she wanted to become a stepmother.Maxwell placed her on the bed and let her sleep before he went to the bathroom to freshen up.Jennifer found it difficult to fall asleep, feeling inexplicably agitated.Clearly, he was the one who had wronged her by making Rachel pregnant. But why was she still blaming herself?She regretted giving Maxwell's Instagram to Khloe and using Maxwell's love to retaliate against Rachel.Now, she had no other choice but to appease him. He probably wouldn't let her off easily if he found out about her scheme
Rachel's heart tightened. Why did Maxwell still treat her so coldly knowing that Jennifer was using him?"As… As long as we are innocent, why should we be afraid of some rumors?" Rachel feigned innocence. "I'm not afraid of what others say about me. I've always loved you."Maxwell turned around and studied her. "You seem fine now. When do you plan to leave? I'll have Michael book your plane ticket."Rachel's jaw dropped. "You're still going to send me abroad? Maxwell, you know she doesn't love you. The only one who truly loves you is me. Why do you want to hurt someone who loves you?""I know how Jennifer feels best," Maxwell said. "You don't need to keep reminding me! I know what I'm doing."Tears streamed down Rachel's face. "Maxwell, you are the cruelest and most heartless man I've ever met!"With that, she turned and ran out of the office, crying.Maxwell rubbed his temple and sighed in relief.He would rather Rachel hate him than continue to waste time on him.After Rache
Rachel was in despair. She didn't want to give birth to Hugo's child and be tied to him for the rest of her life. But since Hugo didn't want to help her, she had to find a way to save herself. So, she pretended to agree, wanting to be on good terms with him.…In the evening, Jennifer received a message from Maxwell. He asked her to wait for him at the hospital after work, saying they would have dinner outside and watch a movie later. Although Jennifer was surprised and didn't know why Maxwell would do this, she still agreed since it was rare to have a date with him.Maxwell read her reply and smiled. After all, women needed to be pampered and cherished. He could only make up for his past mistakes by spending more time with her and giving her a sense of security. Besides, they had been married for two years, and he hadn't brought her on too many dates. Girls her age all hoped for the love and companionship of a boyfriend, right?With that in mind, Maxwell quickly finished
Maxwell walked to the couch and sat down, letting out a deep breath as he leaned back with his eyes closed. Jennifer had enough and scolded angrily, "Maxwell, is it fun toying me around? Do you know how long I waited for you at the hospital? Do you know how strong the wind was tonight?" Maxwell's gaze darkened and he muttered faintly, "Something came up, and I forgot to tell you."Jennifer didn't expect him to stand her up, making her wait for two hours in the chilly wind, only to brush it off so casually. He didn't care at all, did he? All those tender moments and affection he showed before were fleeting emotions.Jennifer turned to leave, not wanting to say another word to him. But as she turned around, Maxwell grabbed her wrist and pulled her into his arms. A faint smell of tobacco lingered around Maxwell, but it was oddly comforting. "Maxwell, let go. I want to go to sleep."Jennifer struggled but Maxwell only held her tighter. He buried his head in her neck and whispe
"How could there be another chance?" Agnes was exasperated. "Damn it! If it weren't for Jennifer, Zion wouldn't have done this! That mistress already hated Jennifer, and now she definitely won't let Zion off!"The maid replied, "Mr. Yale has always doted on Ms. Jennifer. Since she was wronged, it's not surprising he would rush to defend her in the heat of the moment. But he shouldn't have run that woman over no matter how angry he was. Now that the mistress has all the witnesses and evidence, she will surely seize this opportunity to make a big deal out of it!"The more Agnes listened, the more anxious she became. "I can't wait any longer. Call Jennifer and tell her to come back. How can she sleep soundly when her father is in jail?""No, Mrs. Yale Senior. Please calm down." The maid stopped her. "Mr. Lance instructed us not to tell Ms. Jennifer about this. He said he would handle it. Let's wait for him to deal with it! Besides, what can Ms. Jennifer do even if she found out about i
Michael was speechless and wasn't sure if Maxwell hoped the baby would survive or not.He cautiously replied, "The doctor said the baby is strong and no problems have arisen yet.""Got it." Maxwell's face remained expressionless as he waved Michael off.Just then, Simon arrived.Maxwell asked anxiously, "How is it? Any developments?""Zion's driver insists that Zion ordered him to do it. Moreover, Zion was in the car and had every motive to direct the driver," Simon said gravely. "The chances of winning this case are very slim. Unless you get Rachel to call it off, then we might be able to settle it privately."Maxwell sighed. "You know I can't ask her for that. Even if I did, she probably wouldn't agree."Simon smiled meaningfully and teased, "Of course, you can't. After all, it was your father-in-law who crippled her. It'll be hard to ask for forgiveness."Just then, Simon's phone rang. It was his assistant. "Mr. Moore, did you forget about the interview with Ms. Scott today?
Laura hesitated. Should she take a look at the file?She knew she shouldn't infringe on Simon's client's privacy. But curiosity took control of her.What if it was related to the Yale family?With this thought, Laura opened the file and quickly skimmed through it. After reading it, she realized the Yale family was in big trouble.She immediately headed out.The assistant immediately asked, "Ms. Scott, Mr. Moore should be back soon. Won't you wait for him?""Something came up, sorry. Let's reschedule the interview." With that, Laura left. But she ran into Simon at the entrance.Laura screamed as her ankle twisted, and she fell backward.Just when she thought she would hit the ground, a hand firmly wrapped around her waist.Laura froze, staring wide-eyed at the handsome face."You…" She hadn't expected to bump into him just as she was leaving.Laura held her breath and stared at Simon.Simon gazed at her flushed cheeks through the gold-rimmed glasses.Laura was dressed in a
Laura had run over, and she was still panting. "Did you know your dad was in trouble?""My dad?" Jennifer was confused. But her heart suddenly dropped. "What happened to my dad?"Laura said, "I saw a lawsuit about your dad in Simon's office. It seems he's charged with assault. Simon is now your dad's attorney and is handling the case."Jennifer's mind went blank. She grabbed Laura's hand and anxiously asked, "Why would my dad commit a crime? Who did he hurt?"Laura complained, "The file was too thick and I couldn't read it in detail. I don't know the specifics either. I only know that your dad is in trouble. You need to go home and find out for yourself. I have to get back to the studio, so I can't stay."Jennifer thanked her and rushed out. She hailed a taxi as soon as she left the hospital.With her urging, the driver sped her back to the Yale residence.A maid quickly ran to Agnes. "Mrs. Yale Senior, Ms. Jennifer is back!""Does that mean there's a breakthrough in Zion's cas