Chapter 1692: Chapter 1702

Sonia furrowed her brow, confused.

Then, she heard Maxwell cough twice.

Her gaze instinctively shifted towards him, and their eyes met.

“Sorry, I need to handle some things.

I’ll leave now,” Maxwell announced, shifting his focus to Jennifer.

Jennifer, hastily wiping her tears, appeared embarrassed.

“Sorry you had to see me like this.

”

“It’s fine,” Maxwell reassured her with a smile, then glanced at Adrian.

“It’s a special situation, after all.

”

Once their exchange concluded, Maxwell made his way to Sonia, who regarded him with a hint of suspicion.

“What do you want?” Sonia asked.

“There are some problems at the office I need your help with.

Let’s go,” Maxwell said, gripping the handles of Sonia’s wheelchair, ready to take her to leave.

Sonia didn’t want to leave; she wanted to stay and watch the drama unfold.

Yet, without yielding, Maxwell guided her wheelchair out and gently closed the door behind them.

Outside the hospital room, Sonia protested and said, “I’m not ready to go back to the office; I haven’t finished visiting!”

Maxwell halted and walked to face Sonia.

“Do you really want to stay and be a third wheel?” Maxwell asked, his tone casual.

Realizing Maxwell was actually trying to give Adrian and Jennifer some privacy, Sonia didn’t feel angry anymore.

She offered a sheepish grin as Maxwell began pushing her away.

Inside the ward, the atmosphere turned distinctly romantic.

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After Maxwell and Sonia’s departure, Adrian feigned weakness, playfully insisting that Jennifer feed him strawberries.

Jennifer, accommodating as ever, not only obliged but also gently wiped his mouth, pampering him.

Adrian felt happy, cherishing the rare tenderness shown by his wife.

He opted to seize the moment and staged a tumble, exclaiming, “Quch!”

“What happened?” In a flurry of concern, Jennifer dashed to his side.

“Are you alright? Don’t move.

I’ll get you a doctor.

”

Adrian caught her hand, stopping her.

“My head aches, my back aches, and my legs ache,” he groaned.

Concerned he might be experiencing serious repercussions, Jennifer spoke soothingly.

“Don’t worry.

I’ll have a doctor examine you thoroughly.

” She attempted to persuade him to release her hand.

Adrian, clinging firmly, vied for her focus and suggested a massage instead.

With a resigned exhale, Jennifer replied, “Alright.

”

She reasoned it was alright to delay the doctor’s visit a bit longer.

As Jennifer began the massage, Adrian, comforted by her touch, relaxed completely.

“Honey, where did you learn to massage like this? It’s incredible!”