---- Chapter 211 "Thank you for taking care of Ethan lately. I'll pay you according to market rates," James said firmly, leaving no room for argument or explanation. Jenna's eyes reddened, and she choked up. "Taking care of Ethan is something I want to do. You don't have to humiliate me like this. If I were in it for the money, why would I have stayed by you and Ethan all this time?" Hearing that, James froze, the tablet still in his hand. He slowly looked up at her.

Jenna held Ethan in one arm and wiped the tears from her face with her other hand. "I've been willing to look after Ethan because Wendy was determined to leave both of you behind. But James, if you see me as just a babysitter, I can leave." Her voice trembled as if she'd been deeply wronged. James frowned slightly , the coldness in his gaze softening a little. He explained, "That's not what I meant. Taking care of achildisn't easy." "Tt isn't. But haven't I managed all this time?

I never once complained. I was just worried about you," Jenna replied, tears streaming down her face. James's anger faded as she cried, At least Ethan was peacefully asleep in Jenna's arms. After some contemplation, he turned to look at Freddy. ---- Somewhere along the way, Jenna's tears and grievances had become a burden in James's eyes. He found himself no longer wanting to figure out how to comfort her. Freddy seemed to understand and suggested, "Mr. Frank, perhaps Ms.

Sanders could return to work at the company. Zelda can take care of Ethan." James nodded. "You handle it." Then he turned to Jenna. "If you're feeling tired, there's no need to come to the hospital every day." Jenna was momentarily stunned. She even forgot to cry. This 'wasn't what she wanted. James tried to make things easier for her to lessen his guilt , but Jenna wanted him to feel guilty. She bit her lip and was just about to speak when Freddy cut in, "Ms.

Sanders, the upcoming bid project needs someone to take the lead. Why don't you head up the team?" Jenna glared at Freddy, her eyes burning with barely contained rage. However, she managed to suppress it. She was just a secretary in the secretary's office. She was not even one of the key ones, and now they wanted to hand her a whole project. Whether the bid went through or got scrapped , this kind of responsibility wasn't supposed to fall on someone like her.

However , James said nothing, which meant he agreed with Freddy's suggestion. Jenna had no choice but to nod. "All ---- right. I won't let you down, James." Her tears had stopped, and Jenna no longer spoke while James reviewed reports and documents . She was terrified that one wrong word might give Freddy another excuse to set her up. She knew that Freddy was on Wendy's side. As the sky darkened, Jenna stood up with Ethan, still fast asleep in her arms. "I'll take Ethan home for the night.

James, don't stay up too late." That had become their routine lately. Jenna would bring Ethan to the hospital in the morning. Then, she would take him home around 7:00 pm. James either spent the night at the hospital or returned home around midnight, only to head back to the hospital at eight or nine the next morning. He looked visibly more worn out by the day. Without even glancing up, James gave a half-hearted nod and went back to pointing out mistakes in the documents to Freddy.