Chapter 173

"Open the door!" Maxwell ordered domineeringly.

Jocelyn realized the position she was in and had no choice but to let the maid open the door. She didn't forget to make an excuse. "I told her to go back, but she wouldn't listen. She was the one who decided to stand in the rain."

Jocelyn kept blabbering, but Maxwell silenced her with a glare. He simply held Jennifer tightly and entered the Yale residence.

Once inside, Maxwell dropped the umbrella and carried Jennifer to her room.

Inside the bedroom, Jennifer was eager to see her father, but Maxwell stopped her. "Be a good girl and take a shower first."

His tone was gentle, but his actions were forceful. He dragged her to the bathroom and prepared the bath for her.

Jennifer wasn't very cooperative, so Maxwell gave her a stern look. "If you keep this up, I'll personally bathe you."

The threat worked and Jennifer whispered, "Go out. I'll wash myself."

"Okay, take your time," Maxwell reassured her, "Don't worry. I'm here for y