Chapter 181

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