Jennifer didn't even look at Jordan.Jordan knew that Robert was furious. And if he shouldered all the blame, the consequences would be dire.Lorraine was still urging him from the side, asking him to throw Jennifer under the bus and share the blame.But Jordan remained silent for a long time before finally muttering, "Grandpa, it's my fault for falling for my sister-in-law. She didn't know anything. I lied to her about the bracelet, saying it was a cheap counterfeit, so she accepted it."Lorraine was shocked and anxiously mumbled, "What are you talking about, Jordan? Jennifer…""Mom, no one talked me into anything!" Jordan gritted his teeth. "I liked her and wanted to give her the best. The only fault she could have was having an admirer like me."Robert trembled with anger upon hearing this. He pointed at Jordan, "You shameless brat! How dare you fall for your sister-in-law? Ben, give him another beating. I'm going to beat this disgrace to death!"Ben knew Robert was furious,

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. "

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

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

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