However, why does the perfection of Jennifer Douglas along the journey make Christine Quinn feel a sense of unease?

Is it because she dislikes Jennifer’s attachment to Skyler Jones, thinking that Jennifer isn’t pure enough, or is Jennifer intrinsically such a perfect woman?

The more Christine Quinn thinks about it, the more distressed she becomes. Just then, her phone rings.

Sitting up and leaning against the headboard, Christine picks up her phone and stares blankly at the flashing number on the screen.

It’s Skyler Jones.

He’s calling her again tonight.

During the four days they’ve been apart, he hasn’t adhered to their agreement and has still called her every night, despite her not answering for the past few nights.

The phone keeps ringing. Finally unable to resist, Christine presses the answer button on her phone, "Hello."

"Christine..."

Not hearing his voice for a few days, he seems haggard.

His voice softens her heart, but she still says firmly, "Didn’t we agree not to contact each other for the time being?"

"I can’t help it... I miss you."

"Skyler, I want you to take this time to think calmly... People can force anything, except emotions. Don’t dwell in memories from thirteen years ago, because I’m no longer the Christine Quinn from thirteen years ago. If you are certain you want the me of now, then come and get me after this month ends."

"You are you, whether it’s thirteen years ago or thirteen years later, my love for you won’t change."

His words move her, her nose slightly sore, as every cell in her body screams with longing for him.

Not hearing her response, he calls out nervously, "Christine, Christine..."

She replies with a sob, "I’m here."

"Don’t let your imagination run wild, baby. What I said that night wasn’t about lacking confidence in our relationship, it’s just..."

Christine shakes her head, interrupting Skyler Jones, "Don’t say anymore, Skyler... it’s late here, I want to sleep. Take care of yourself and Marie, I’ll be waiting for you to come and get me."

"Christine..."

Skyler still wants to say something, but Christine directly ends the call.

Putting down the phone, Christine sits dazed against the headboard, her mind filled with the image of Skyler Jones...

At the same time.

Skyler Jones puts down the phone, tiredly leaning back in his chair.

Ernie enters with files, and upon seeing Skyler Jones rub his brow, gently sets down the files and couldn’t help but ask with concern, "CEO, are you unwell?"

Skyler stops his movement and adjusts his posture, "I’m fine."

"CEO, previously you asked me to set aside six months for accompanying your wife on vacation. Now that you’ve returned to work, should I still keep that time free for you?"

Skyler picks up the files on the desk and replies lightly, "No need for now, I’ll be at the company recently."

Ernie nods, "Alright, I’ll arrange it."

"Okay."

Ernie then retreats.

As Ernie leaves, he passes by Skyler Jones’ personal bodyguard Justin.

At this moment, Justin approaches Skyler Jones, bowing respectfully, "Mr. Jones."

Skyler doesn’t look up, "Did you find out?"

Justin nods, "I’ve obtained the medical records of Jennifer Douglas’ hospital visit." He hands the medical file to Skyler.

Skyler takes the medical file, opens it, and his brows instantly furrow.

Pregnancy of three months, unexpected miscarriage.

These are the few clear words visible at first glance on the medical record.

Skyler closes the medical file and casually tosses it aside.

Seeing Skyler’s stern expression, Justin doesn’t dare breathe loudly.

Skyler leans back in his chair and gestures at his subordinate, "You can leave now!"

Justin withdraws as quickly as possible.

After some consideration, Skyler takes out his phone and dials a string of numbers.

The phone quickly connects, with a voice suppressing joy and excitement inside, "Skyler."

"Tell me, what exactly happened that night I got drunk, what did I do to you?"

Clearly Jennifer Douglas did not expect Skyler to ask such a sharp question right away. Stunned for a few seconds, she stammers out, "I told you, didn’t I? Nothing happened that night, you just got drunk and slept at my place."

"Then how do you explain the pregnancy and miscarriage on the hospital record?"

"There... There isn’t any..." Jennifer’s voice is tense again.

"Jennifer Douglas, you’d better tell me the truth." Skyler’s voice is severe and grim, with a tone of warning.

Jennifer remains silent on the other end for a long time, finally whispering out, "That record was forged by my dad. He has an old friend at the hospital, so he had that friend forge the record. He wants to force you to marry me... He’s always thought you took advantage of me."

"You better control your father, if he maliciously disturbs my family again, I won’t be as polite as I am now."

"Don’t worry, dad won’t bother you again, I promise." Jennifer’s voice is slightly hoarse, tinged with sadness.

Skyler doesn’t respond further to Jennifer, intending to end the call, but Jennifer’s voice comes through again, "Skyler..."

Skyler pauses with the phone at his ear.

Jennifer quickly adds, "I want to meet you one more time, I..."

"There’s no need."

Coldly uttering four words, Skyler directly ends the call.

The next day, Christine Quinn arranges to meet Jonathon Gibson.

In the elegant and quiet café, Jonathon scrutinizes Christine’s slightly haggard face and softly says, "I thought you’d already gone back to Y City with Skyler Jones." 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Christine replies truthfully, "There are some issues hanging between me and him, we need to calm down for a while."

Jonathon frowns in thought, "Is it because of Jennifer Douglas?"

Christine lowers her head, gently stirring her coffee, "Not entirely."

"Christine, you really don’t have to worry about Jennifer’s situation. Besides, she certainly doesn’t intend to come between you and Skyler."

"How do you know?" Christine suddenly raises her eyes to look at Jonathon, "Do you know Jennifer?"

Jonathon hastily shakes his head, "Of course I don’t know her, I’m only judging based on how she hasn’t tried to cling to Skyler."

Christine softly responds, "She let go, but I always feel she’s not too simple..."

Jonathon takes a sip of coffee and chuckles, saying, "Could it be you’re overthinking? From her appearance, Jennifer doesn’t seem like a scheming person."