Chapter 4 The day Lynette was discharged , the hospital staff reminded her to pick up Sean's medication . She replied flatly , " I'm not going . It has nothing to do with me . " The doctor was stunned . She had always run around worrying about Sean's condition . But this time , she didn't want to waste another second on him . Without another word , she finished the paperwork . To her surprise , Sean was waiting by the car outside . Her heart skipped , only not with joy . Panic rose instead . She lowered her head and tried to hail a cab , pretending not to see him . But he walked straight over . " Not coming home ? " His voice was the same familiar gentleness . But all she felt was dread , like a storm was about to hit . Lynette was scared . She feared the next second would bring a slap , not affection . Sean paused , then said , " I know I was sick again and treated you badly . Give me another chance , okay ? " A row of luxury cars sat nearby . Fireworks worth 15 thousand dollars . were waiting . If she said yes , the whole city would witness another grand CEO - loves - his - wife scene . In three short years , Lynette had lived through this script hundreds of times . She could recite it by heart . Chapter After a long silence , she shook her head . " I want to walk alone for a bit . " Sean's eyes dimmed . He said nothing more . Sure enough , by the time Lynette staggered back home on trembling legs , the Fuchs's residence had changed again - now in full swing , preparing for Sean and Cindy's engagement party . In the living room , she saw Sean holding Cindy , speaking to his father's memorial photo . " Dad , I finally found the love of my life . I brought her to meet you . And don't worry - I'll get your revenge too . " Cindy beamed . " Sir Fuchs , I'll stay by Sean's side and make him happy . " Dragging her exhausted body , Lynette quietly walked toward her room . At some point , she had learned how to ignore it all - how to pretend her chest didn't ache with every step . What she didn't expect was how cruel Sean could be . " Lynette , didn't your hear me ? I'm throwing an engagement party with Cindy . " She froze in place . She didn't move a muscle . " Come handle everything , " he said slowly , each word cutting into her heart . " Just like you used to say - your dream wedding . Lynette looked at him in disbelief . Her heart seized so hard it nearly knocked her to the ground . The day they got their marriage license , his medical exam revealed he had ROCD . Their wedding had been postponed ever since . Later , she'd begged him many times , describing over and over what her dream wedding looked like- A castle venue . Drones showering red roses . Public announcement across all platforms . The whole world is celebrating their love , never doubting it . And now , everything she once longed for was being handed to Cindy like a gift . " Hurry up and get it ready . " Sean smiled , eyes laced with mockery . " If Cindy isn't happy tomorrow , you'll see how I deal with you . " He turned and left , tossing the proposal folder to the floor . Lynette silently picked it up . With her bruised and battered body , she worked through the night . Not a single tear left to cry . Outside , heavy rain poured down , like all the tears she'd shed for Sean over the years . The next night , the engagement party stunned all of Los Angeles . Cindy and Sean appeared at the castle gates , the perfect picture of a fairytale couple . Lynette stood numbly in a corner , overhearing the shameless chatter of the guests . " If I'm not wrong , Mr. Fuchs is already married , right ? So why's he getting engaged ? And this setup looks like it cost hundreds of millions . " " Of course . I heard this : Ms. Jonathan is his savior . " " Poor former wife . She gave him everything for years , and now she's nothing because someone else saved his life . " Lynette listened blankly , then let out a bitter laugh . Yeah . She was pitiful . All her years of devotion fed the dogs . She glanced over and saw Cindy glowing at the center of attention . Lavish gifts piled up , each more expensive than the last . Finally , Sean handed her a plain gold bracelet . People looked confused . Then Sean lifted a mic and said tenderly , " Baby , Chapter 4 this is a family heirloom . My late grandma told me - the one who wears this bracelet will be her future granddaughter - in - law . Today , I've decided that person is you . " On the giant screen , the gold sparkled under the lights . Lynette couldn't look away . She realized that she'd never even seen that bracelet before . The Fuchs family never accepted her . Never truly did . She turned away . The nearby lake shimmered under the night sky . For the first time , the thought of ending it crossed her mind . She didn't have long to live anyway . Might as well get it over with ... The next second - splash ! A scream from outside the banquet hall . " Someone's dead ! Someone jumped into the lake ! " " Wait - those two tear - shaped moles on her face ... Isn't that Mr. Fuchs's ex - wife ? "