Maxwell reassured Robert, "Don't worry, Grandpa. It's been taken care of."Robert narrowed his eyes suspiciously. "Really? You've been with that woman for years. Have you really cut ties with her?"Yes, I've talked to her about it." Maxwell was certain.Robert relaxed. "I didn't stop you when you dealt with Jordan earlier. I'm only getting older. That was the only way I could eliminate your rival and help you get a footing in the company. So, you'd better work hard and give me a great-grandchild soon."...The ambulance had just arrived when Jennifer had come back downstairs. The medical staff members were lifting Jordan onto a stretcher.Lorraine walked up to her and suddenly started laughing."Have you gone crazy?" Jennifer looked at her inexplicably. How could Lorraine laugh when Jordan was in this miserable state?Lorraine sneered. "I finally figured it out. This whole thing was a trap set by Maxwell! Jennifer, you're just a pawn to him!"Jennifer's heart skipped a beat. "
"You're going too far!" Maxwell's face hardened. "Did Lorraine say something to you? Jennifer, you'd rather believe in her than me.? Do you think I'm using you? That I see you as a pawn?"Jennifer shook her head desperately. "I don't know. All I know is I'll never forgive you if you did!"Maxwell had nowhere to vent his anger. He slammed the steering wheel and yelled through gritted teeth, "Although I am not a saint, I wouldn't stoop so low as to use my wife as a pawn. Yes, I was furious earlier. If it weren't for you protecting him, I wouldn't have added fuel to the fire and put him in a tight spot! If you hate me for that, so be it!"With that, he got out of the car and walked away.Jennifer watched his desolate figure, slapping her forehead with regret. Why did she choose to believe Lorraine over her own husband?She knew what it was like to be wronged and mistrusted, so she understood how much pain Maxwell was in.In the end, Jennifer drove back home by herself, but Maxwell h
Maxwell smiled. "Was it when we got married? Maybe love at first sight?"Jennifer sighed helplessly. "Is there really such a thing as love at first sight? I believe there is a reason people fall for each other. You are indeed very handsome, rich, and powerful. But I like you not because of those things."Maxwell felt both moved and curious by the confession.He hesitantly pressed on. "I treated you badly after our marriage. Was that when you fell for me?""I'm not a masochist!" Jennifer rolled her eyes at him and beat around the bush. "Do you remember how I told you I was bullied in school and a senior saved me? Haven High is where all the rich and influential figures send their children to. And my dad put a lot of effort into sending me there."Jennifer smiled happily at the memory. "Before I met you, I felt like time dragged on there. But you were the reason I continued studying there. I felt that it would be a good day every time I caught a glimpse of you. It's a pity I was in
Early the next morning, Jennifer woke up with a sore and stiff waist. Thinking about her entanglement with Maxwell last night, her cheeks flushed red, and happiness flooded her.Seeing her limping away, Maxwell grinned boyishly. "Why don't you wait a few days before going back to school if you're feeling sore?""No, I haven't been studying. If this continues, I'll definitely fail my postgraduate entrance exam." Jennifer smiled. "Moreover, I promised Quincy we would stay at Haven University!"Maxwell didn't like to tie her down. On the contrary, he wanted to support her in doing anything she liked. So, he nodded. "Good luck. Remember to tell me if you need any help."Jennifer hummed and smiled sweetly. She tiptoed to kiss him and then ran to the bathroom to freshen up.After breakfast, Maxwell personally drove her to school."You should sit in the back." He closed the passenger door and asked her to sit in the back.Jennifer felt annoyed. "Isn't the wife supposed to sit in the pa
However, they still felt like Maxwell was acting strange that day!…Inside Haven University's study room, Jennifer's gloom finally disappeared, and she began focusing on her studies.Quincy chuckled beside her. "You're finally happy again! Studying would be boring if I lost my rival."Jennifer smiled and explained, "Well, I've dealt with the mess. I wouldn't be able to concentrate otherwise."Quincy asked curiously, "Did Mr. Lance help you with it?"Jennifer nodded, a sweet smile tugging at her lips.Quincy teased her. "No wonder you have that huge grin.""Stop teasing me and study!" Embarrassed by her teasing, Jennifer quickly lowered her head to study.Quincy sighed. "I've been struggling to decide on a major lately. Are you planning to apply for internal medicine or surgery? And have you decided which professor to study under?"Jennifer answered truthfully, "I want to study cardiovascular surgery."This was something she had decided long ago. Her mother was a cardiovascu
Maxwell replied: [Alright, wait for me once your class finishes.]After sending the text, Maxwell told Michael to book a good grill house while he went to the flower shop.He realized he never gave Jennifer flowers despite being married for two years."Mr. Lance, are you... leaving work early?" Michael asked.It's only a little past 5:00 pm. Maxwell had never left work early. Plus, many documents due tomorrow still needed his signature, and he hadn't signed them!Maxwell glanced at him. "Do I need your permission to leave work?""No. Of course, not." Michael smiled awkwardly. "You can do as you please."Maxwell immediately drove to the flower shop and chose a bouquet of white roses. It was wrapped in a beautiful fabric and looked very nice.When Jennifer stepped out of the school gate, she saw Maxwell standing in front of his luxury car, holding a large bouquet of roses.Maxwell's handsome appearance, coupled with the luxury car and flowers, attracted envious gazes from the pa
But Jennifer couldn't erase her past nor could she stop it from staining her marriage with Maxwell."I'm sorry," Jennifer whispered with a lowered head.Maxwell stopped the car on the side of the road and leaned over to hug her. "Silly girl. What are you talking about? It's my fault for not protecting you. But life goes on, and we should look toward the future, don't you agree?"Tears welled up in Jennifer's eyes. "I'm afraid you'll find me repulsive."Maxwell smiled and stroked her cheeks. "My dear Jennifer, you're the purest woman in the world."…The days flew by, and it was now the end of the month. The weather gradually cooled down with the arrival of autumn.Maxwell's affection for her grew from there. He would send her to school almost every day.There had been times Jennifer's classmates spotted them and asked her about Maxwell. And Maxwell never claimed to be Jennifer's brother again.Back in the car, Maxwell wrapped a scarf around Jennifer's neck. "It's getting colde
In the evening, Jennifer treated Quincy to dinner, and they went to the place where Quincy often bought yarn.Because Quincy came from a poor family, she knitted her sweaters which saved her a lot of money.After browsing the store, Jennifer bought some beautiful gray wool yarn at Quincy's suggestion.After they left the store, Quincy asked, "When do you plan to finish knitting?""Of course, the sooner the better." After some thought, Jennifer suggested, "It's the weekend tomorrow. How about you come to my place to teach me?"Quincy quickly refused, "I don't want to! I... I get nervous around Maxwell. I'm actually quite scared of him.""I'll be there with you." Jennifer linked arms with her. "Besides, he's almost always at the company and rarely stays home. Please, Quincy!"Unable to resist Jennifer's persuasion, Quincy reluctantly agreed.To give Maxwell a surprise, Jennifer asked Quincy to take the yarn back and bring it over the next day.Jennifer drove Quincy back to her d