Lynette watched as Eric fell unconscious, feeling a flurry of emotions. "Is he...dead?" she asked apprehensively."No, he's just passed out from the tranquilizer gun we just used. Jenny says that someone like him needs to face the full consequences of his actions through the legal system. He shouldn't be granted a quick and easy death," Leonard replied before ordering Eric to be taken away.Before leaving, Leonard turned back to Lynette and said, "You can rest assured that you won't see Eric again in your lifetime unless something unexpected happens."Lynette was stunned, tears blurring her vision as she watched Leonard's figure draw further away. She was unable to utter even a single word.Graham approached her and pulled her into his arms, comforting her with a soft voice, "Nettie, it's all over now. From now on, you can live the life you want.""Is it really over?" Lynette asked, still somewhat dazed.Eric, that arrogant Eric…Was he really caught for good and would never be ab
While sitting in the car, Jenny looked out the window. Lynette's "thank you" reverberated in her mind. For some reason, there seemed to be a boulder pressing on her heart, making it hard for her to breathe.Alec was driving, but he could sense the gloomy air around Jenny. "Jenny, are you thinking about Lynette?" he asked."Yeah, I'm thinking that she wasn't really in the wrong back then. She hasn't exactly led a good life for the past few years, and she's suffered even more than me. But I still won't acknowledge her as my mother. Do you think I'm being unreasonable?" She'd been pondering this question since they left Walter Castle, but she still hadn't come up with an answer.Alec slowed down the car and said, "You don't need to put so much pressure on yourself. I believe that Lynette can understand your inner conflict. It's okay if you can't address her as your mom out loud right now. You'll have more time to spend together, and I believe that as long as Lynette treats you well
After Alec ended the call, he quickly went to check out what Vincent had said was blowing up on the Internet. When he saw the photo, he couldn't help but laugh.When Jenny saw him laughing, she was puzzled and asked, "What's so funny?""Check it out online yourself." Alec didn't tell her. He thought it would be more interesting for Jenny to discover it herself.Jenny didn't hesitate and quickly did as he suggested. Soon, she found out what Alec was laughing about. She saw the photo and thought it was quite beautiful. She immediately tapped on the "Save" button without hesitation; it was like she did it out of instinct."That was a nice photo." Jenny put away her phone and expressed her opinion on the matter.Alec walked over and sat next to her. He asked, "Vincent called just now and asked if I wanted to retract it. What do you think?""It's up to you. I don't care." They were already boyfriend and girlfriend. In addition, the news about them wasn't slanderous in any way, so Jenn
Pete smiled and said, "I know, you're fixated on Alec. I really don't see what's so good about him that's worth your affection.""You wouldn't understand." Jenny seriously doubted that Pete, who grew up in the Dafoe family, would understand what love was. Her guess was indeed correct—he didn't understand, nor did he intend to figure it out. If love would make him follow in Eric's step, he would rather never have something that destructive for the rest of his life."I'm done joking around with you. I'm here to invite you to dinner." Pete returned to normal and stated his intentions clearly.Jenny looked at the time and found that it was indeed time for dinner. However, she'd already made plans with Alec earlier. "I don't think there's a need for that. We're just partners working together for a common goal. You don't need to thank me.""I'm not thanking you. I just think you're quite to my taste. As your younger brother, I should treat you to a meal," Pete said with a smile. The word
On the way to the restaurant, Jenny remained silent because of Alec's words. She hadn't thought about it before, but now she suddenly understood the meaning behind his question. It was possible that Lynette had no feelings for Eric and even harbored resentment toward him. But she should have a different kind of feeling toward Pete. She'd been a parental figure to him since his childhood, after all. Regardless of how Pete treated her now, she'd likely sincerely treated him as her stepson.The bond that they had formed over the years wasn't something that would disappear overnight. Jenny couldn't help but feel helpless about this kind of situation. Initially, she didn't want to have any contact with the Dafoes anymore, but now it seemed like she had no choice but to keep in touch with Pete."Don't think too much, Jenny. While Lynette may have some motherly love for Pete, it definitely won't surpass her love for you. If she has to choose between you and Pete, I'm sure she'll choose yo
The incident put Eric in a horrible light, so his trial soon came. Jenny didn't go to court for his hearing, but she did see some news about it from the media.Eric thought he still had a chance to escape, so he continued to deny his guilt in court until the prosecution presented the data of the people who died under his hands. With that, he was utterly silenced.It wasn't because of guilt that he decided to shut up, but because he understood one thing. If the prosecution could obtain the information, it meant there was a traitor in the Dafoes who had leaked his wrongdoings to the prosecution.When he was still contemplating who the traitor could be, Pete appeared in court as a witness, and everything became clear to him instantly. Pete testified that he saw Eric kill those people with his own eyes, and he also revealed many of Eric's other illegal activities.Eric didn't refute any of it. From the moment Pete appeared in court, he knew he couldn't turn the tables this time. But at
After she left the prison, Lynette told Jenny the last words Eric had said to her. Then, she added, "You don't have to hold back or worry about anything for my sake. Although Pete was raised by me, he's not really my son after all.""I understand what you mean. Don't worry, I know what to do," Jenny said to Lynette on the phone.After they hung up, Jenny didn't think much of the matter. Although she'd entertained Pete's invitation to a meal before out of consideration for Lynette, it didn't mean she would compromise again and again.If Pete wanted her and Alec to help him, he had to offer enough chips. As long as he could offer sufficiently attractive benefits, even if he were a stranger, she and Alec would help him.On the day Eric was executed, the news gave enough coverage to the former overlord of Bayside City. Jenny could see that almost all the media published news related to Eric on that day, no matter which website she browsed.But did it even matter at this point in time?
Lynette understood the meaning behind Jenny's words. She smiled and said, "It's just that we're both old now, unlike before.""Age has never been an excuse to limit your love for your destined one." Jenny turned around and looked at Lynette.Lynette was stunned for a moment, then nodded. "You're right.""So, do you still want to be with my father?" Jenny asked, actually worried that Lynette might change her mind now.However, her worries were unnecessary.Lynette thought for a moment and nodded. "Of course, I've been waiting for this day for so many years."Hearing that, Jenny was relieved, "I hope you both can be happy.""What about you? Jenny, what about your happiness?"Right now, Lynette didn't care whether she could be happy or not. Instead, she cared more about Jenny's happiness.Jenny's gaze instinctively turned toward the kitchen. Lynette understood instantly but still had some concerns. "Your father told me that you were divorced from him before. Why did you choose to