That look was like a warning, telling her not to say another word, otherwise, he would not hesitate to humiliate her.

Lynette gritted her teeth, her face full of humiliation.

Lucas then said, "You should go too, Lynette. I've got the nurse to take care of me here, so there's no need for you to stay."

"But I don't have anything else to do, anyway," argued Lynette, unwilling to give up. "I'd rather stay with you and take care of you."

In her view, this was her best chance to shine.

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