Forced Into Marriage: My Husband’s Too Mean novel Chapter 88

With the scandalous photo in front and the so-called involved individual’s exaggerated story, the comments that followed were mostly netizens criticizing Lindsey with all kinds of vicious words. Lindsey read through the comments and felt overwhelmed.

Shaun took the phone from her hand, not wanting her to read any more of it.

"It’s all nonsense. Let’s not read it and get upset."

Lindsey shook her head and said, "No, Shaun, I'm not upset or afraid because I know it’s all bogus. We’ve done nothing and I’ve never gone against Jenny Lenig. At most, all I did was diss her when she came to me looking for trouble. I don’t feel upset looking at this, I just feel that…"

The more she spoke, the softer her voice became. She looked so vulnerable that Shaun nearly could not restrain his impulse to pull her into his arms.

After taking a moment, Lindsey felt a little better and continued, "They’re all strangers, so why do they harbor so much ill will towards a person they don’t even know based on some anonymous person’s questionable statement?"

As she said that, she looked at Shaun with a bitter smile and added, "I really don't understand these people. Also, I really don't know what I’ve done wrong to make our colleagues in Hemera talk about me like that. They say that if nine out of ten people hate you, then you should reflect on yourself. Shaun, so many people hate me. Tell me, did I really do something wrong?"

Shaun clenched his fists and embraced the girl in front of him. He patted her narrow shoulders and said softly, "Those people who hate you for nothing don't know the real you. They also don't have good judgment and jump to conclusions. Just ignore them, Linds. Trust me, you’re the best person there is."

The girl in his arms sniffled as he stroked her soft hair. His arms tightened around her.

"Don't worry, Linds. I’ll find a way to solve this. None of this is your fault. Promise me that you won’t dwell on this, okay?"

Lindsey nodded sullenly.

It might be because Shaun's consolation had an effect on her or perhaps Lindsey's heart was learning to be strong, in any case, she quickly calmed herself and began to think about how she could solve this problem.

The best way for them to do this would be to uncover the culprit behind this, but Lindsey suddenly dreaded it when she thought of the woman's coquettish face and the way she stood behind Zayn to seek refuge.

After thinking about it, Lindsey asked, "Shaun, this has a great impact on you, right?"

Shaun rubbed her hair and said, "It’s fine. Don't worry, I’ll take care of it."

In fact, after this incident spread within the company, Shaun and Lindsey's relationship was the hottest topic of discussion. Everyone was picking over the bones of the times Shaun lent a helping hand to Lindsey. It was as if these incidents could prove that they really had an incestuous relationship.

However, there was no need to tell Lindsey about this.

"I’m always here for you and I’ll never let you get hurt."

Lindsey was still feeling uneasy. She had already brought too much trouble to Shaun. Everything that happened was because of her and there was no reason for Shaun to pay for her affairs. In the end, she convinced Shaun and moved out of his apartment.

At the same time in a cafe owned by Denarius Corporation.

Jenny Lenig was apprehensive and excited because Zayn had actually taken the initiative to ask her out. This was simply great news for her.

However, the timing of Zayn's appointment was ingenious. It was right after the photos were leaked and after she managed to gain the public’s sympathy.

On one hand, Jenny thought that this was a good opportunity for her if Zayn became utterly disappointed with Lindsey’s character. On the other hand, she was worried that Zayn would find out this was her doing and had come to question her.

"What does it matter if it's real or not?" Zayn raised an eyebrow to look at Jenny and snorted coldly.

‘Did this mean that he doesn’t care for Lindsey anymore?’

Jenny’s heart surged with ecstasy, but she controlled herself.

She asked a few more questions and saw that Zayn really did not want to talk about Lindsey anymore. She thought that he must be extremely disappointed with Lindsey and changed the topic.

Zayn’s response was mostly just one or two words.

When they got up to leave, Jenny walked next to Zayn and tried her luck to hold his arm. This time, the man did not reject her.

A few moments later when Zayn proposed to send her back, the smile on Jenny's face grew even bigger.

At the familiar apartment entrance, Jenny still vividly recalled the last time they met Lindsey here. Jenny got out of the car and subconsciously looked around before taking Zayn upstairs.

On the way upstairs in the elevator, Jenny suddenly said, “Zayn, I’ve missed you all these years.”

As she said this, she turned to look at the man's expression, but there was none on Zayn’s face.

It seemed that since he stepped into the elevator, he reverted to his unapproachable demeanor.