Chapter 4

When Lynette regained consciousness again, she found herself lying in the hospital once again.

Justin still sat by her bed. The only difference was that there was concern in his eyes instead of the suppressed rage that had consumed him last time.

The sight left Lynette slightly dazed, as though she had returned to a certain summer night three years ago.

At that time, she had felt a slight discomfort coming from her stomach, and yet Justin insisted on staying by her side. He refused to leave her side no matter what, and his eyes were reddened the whole time. In fact, he wanted nothing more than to suffer in her place.

The Justin from before was nothing like the current him. Although Lynette could see the hint of concern in his eyes, the genuine love he once had for her had already vanished.

"Lynn, you're awake! The doctor said that you're riddled with too many injuries, so you have to continue getting treated at the hospital!"

He reached out to hold her hand, only for her to dodge his attempt with an icy expression.

Having noticed the shock on Justin's face, Lynette responded in an icy tone that sounded just like him in the past. "Aren't you going to explain why I got beaten up for no reason?"

Justin was stunned at first, but he soon understood what she meant.

"You think Christina is the one behind this incident?"

Upon noticing the firmness in Lynette's eyes, Justin's earlier concern dissipated instantly. His tone grew harsher as well.

"I'm the one who instigated the fake marriage and made the decision to give Christina your designs, Lynette. They have nothing to do with her.

"Whatever happened to you is just an accident. If you really want a solution to this incident, I'll just make it up to you. Stop slandering Christina already!"

Lynette just stared at Justin quietly, as though this was her first time getting to know him for real.

She had been with Justin for ten long years, and she knew him very well. Based on his personality, he would've gone straight to the police if he had the grounds to defend Christina. Instead, he resorted to making an empty promise of "making it up" to Lynette in exchange for Christina's "innocence".

Even if Justin had zero idea that Lynette would get attacked by a mob, he most likely knew by now that this incident most likely had something to do with Christina.

Despite that, he still chose to side with Christina without hesitation. If anything, he wasn't interested in seeking justice for Lynette at all.

At the moment, Justin found himself feeling slightly perturbed by Lynette's gaze. When he spotted the stubborn glint in her eyes despite her injured state, he found himself pitying her all of a sudden.

"Let's have a baby together, Lynn."

Lynette grasped the bedsheets tightly, her gaze still pinned on Justin.

"...What did you just say?"

Justin simply thought Lynette was so delighted that she lost her composure. After all, she was the one always taking the initiative in their relationship. Seeing as he was the one initiating something for once, there was no doubt that she was feeling very touched right now.

"If we have a baby together, you'll devote half of your love and attention to them. That way, you won't feel so insecure because of your overwhelming love for me."

The tears that Lynette had been trying to hold back the whole time finally spilled down her eyes.

Oh, Justin… Did he know that they once had a baby together?

But that baby just died…

Justin was the one who had ripped the only thing that connected him to Lynette with his hands.

She would no longer love him anymore, nor would she ever feel insecure because of him.

"Get the hell out of here right now, Justin Oaks!"

Lynette grew agitated all of a sudden. She grabbed a pillow and began hitting Justin with it.

"You really think that I deserve to swallow all the hurt and injustice I experience just because I love you, huh? Well, I'll have you know that I'm never letting this incident slide! Since you refuse to protect me, then I shall protect myself!"

It had been a long time since Justin witnessed Lynette's hysterical side. His brows drew into a frown as he felt what little patience he had slipping away.

"Lynette Colt, I've already given you plenty of chances. Since you forced my hand, don't blame me for what I'm about to do next!"

When Lynette saw the bodyguards that filed into the ward, she looked at Justin with her guard raised.

"What the hell are you up to, Justin?"

Instead of answering her, Justin ordered his men to get her discharged by force before having her whisked back to the villa.

All of the windows and doors were locked, leaving the front door the only way in and out of the villa.

On top of that, Justin even fired most of the household staff. Only one housekeeper was posted to look after Lynette. There were bodyguards stationed everywhere in the villa, who were tasked to keep her under surveillance.

Lynette could only stare at Justin, who stood in front of her, in disbelief.

"Are you imprisoning me right now, Justin Oaks?"

Justin slowly approached her. He pulled her into his arms forcibly despite her struggles.

"This coming month is crucial for Oaks Group's partnership with Jenkins Group. It has to go on without a hitch. But recently, your emotions have been a total mess, not to mention you've been very disobedient, too.

"That's why I decided to keep you here for some time. This is for your own good, and you can take some time to calm down. Once the time is right, I'll personally come here to pick you up, okay?"