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At the hospital, Maxwell was rushed to the emergency room, his breathing shallow and faint.The on-call doctor examined the X-ray, their voice tense as they said, "This doesn't look good. The knife is dangerously close to his heart. If we pull it out and hit a blood vessel, he could die instantly!"Jennifer overheard her colleagues debating whether to operate. But if they didn't, Maxwell would surely die. Jennifer's voice cut through the room, silencing the ongoing debate. "Prepare for surgery. I'll do it.""Dr. Susan?" The other doctors stared at her in shock. "Have you seen the X-ray? This surgery is extremely risky. One wrong move, and—""Then we'll just have to be careful!" Jennifer cut them off. "Surgery is the only option."With that, the team scrambled to get everything ready. Every second counted.Before Jennifer entered the operating room, Michael asked with concern, "Mrs. Lance, are you sure you're up for this? After everything you've been through today, I'm worried—"

If the weight of Zion's death didn't hang over them, maybe Jennifer could have forgiven Maxwell after everything that had happened.But if he had truly been responsible for her father's death, she could never spend the rest of her life with a man who was her enemy.Michael's gaze grew distant as he recalled the past. "There was a time when Mr. Yale came to the office a few times to meet with Mr. Lance. They spoke privately in his office, so I don't know exactly what was said."But I really don't think Mr. Lance had anything to do with your father's death. He even risked sanctions from the board to help your father's company through a crisis. Besides, what could have possibly been between them that would drive Mr. Lance to eliminate your father?""But Rachel showed me a video of him on the phone with someone. While he didn't say anything explicitly, it was clear he knew the truth behind my father's suicide," Jennifer countered.Michael shook his head. "You know very well what kind

In the ward, Jennifer sat quietly by the bedside. She had no desire to ponder her true identity. It felt like a matter of the older generation. What did it have to do with her?Her gaze fell on Maxwell, who was still unconscious. The confidence she had felt after the successful surgery had gradually morphed into a deep-seated worry and despair.Hugo's unexpected visit and his unsettling comment about a "lifeless man" only heightened her anxiety. She couldn't bear to think any further."Maxwell, please wake up." Jennifer's eyes were red and puffy as she choked out, "I can't hold on much longer. If you wake up, I promise I won't hold anything against you. Just come back to me!""Really?"A weak voice startled her, and her eyes widened in shock. She looked down at Maxwell and saw the corners of his lips curved slightly.Though his eyes stayed shut, there was an unmistakable awareness about him, as if he feared missing her promise.Joy flooded through her as she burst into tears. "M

"What nonsense are you spouting?" Jennifer glared at Maxwell. She didn't want to relive the tense moment of operating on him again.She knew all too well he was taking advantage of her compassion.Maxwell noticed her indignation and reluctance to scold him, and he chuckled. "Why don't you help me shower? You've seen everything there is to see. I'm not shy.""You're a pervert!" Jennifer huffed.But ultimately, she relented. She couldn't let him shower alone. If his wound got wet, she'd have to work harder to save him.…In the steamy bathroom, Jennifer's cheeks burned with embarrassment. She couldn't tell if it was from the heat or her discomfort in the situation. She tried to avoid looking at his body, but inevitably, her gaze landed where it shouldn't have.Maxwell found her cautious demeanor amusing. He couldn't help but burst out laughing, even if it tugged at his wounds."What's so funny?" Jennifer glared at him. "If you keep this up, you can shower on your own. If you get

Maxwell looked at Jennifer with concern. "Be honest with me. What are your thoughts on all this? Since Hugo's your brother, what about your biological parents? Did he ever tell you how you ended up in Haven City?"Jennifer shook her head. "I don't want to know anymore. Sure, he's my brother, but the guy's clearly no saint. He's done some awful things. I don't need someone like him in my life. "And from what I overheard earlier when you were talking to Michael, his family isn't exactly upstanding either. So, why would I want to acknowledge them?"All she wanted was to live a simple, honest life.Initially, Maxwell had planned to shut down Nimbus Lounge entirely. Yet, with Jennifer suddenly revealing that Hugo was her biological brother, he hesitated. Could he really go after his own brother-in-law?He turned to Jennifer again and asked, "So, what are you saying? If Hugo really did something illegal and I had him thrown in prison, would you resent me for it?"Jennifer hesitated. R