Chapter 287

Maxwell's eyes turned red, exuding a subtle air of menace.

Initially, he did not want to let the two scoundrels off so easily.

However, Jennifer grabbed him, her voice soft as she pleaded, "Stop fighting. I want to go home. Let's go home."

Only then did Maxwell yield. He delivered a kick to each of the two thugs before wrapping his arm around Jennifer and leading her into his car.

Jennifer, still shaken, leaned back against the seat in a daze. Tears welled up in her eyes, yet she held them back.

"Are you out of your mind? It's so late. Why didn't you call back home and have the driver pick you up?" Maxwell growled.

Despite his anger, Jennifer did not feel upset. Instead, a comforting warmth surged from within.

His mention of "home" provided her with a sense of belonging on such a cold night.

Maxwell's anger surged as he thought of how those men had harassed Jennifer earlier and what might have happened if he arrived later.

"Jennifer Yale! Cat got your tongue? Why are you