Marrying A Secret Zillionaire: Happy Ever After Novel

Chapter 1016: Gorman managed a soft smile, revealing a fragile side that rarely showed. "I talked to my parents and the doctor last night," he said, his voice calm but tired. "They all agreed my condition is stable enough. As long as there's a trained medical team with me, flying shouldn't be a major risk." Linsey's face hardened with worry, and for a moment, no words came to her. No matter how things played out, the decision to stay or walk away belonged entirely to Gorman. Linsey had neither the grounds nor the authority to ask him to remain.

Trying to talk him out of it now might only spark confusion or conflict. With a quiet breath, she looked down and said, barely above a whisper, "If that's the path you've chosen..." Gorman's smile faded into something more sorrowful. "You know I don't want to go, Linsey. But staying isn't an option anymore." That vague confession pulled the silence back between them. Linsey hesitated, every possible response feeling wrong in her throat. If she spoke too sharply, she might wound Gorman's pride. But if her voice came across too softly, there was the risk he would take it the wrong way.

As Linsey weighed her words in silence, her eyes flicked toward Dolores in a quiet cue. Dolores caught on to her meaning at once. Without giving it a second thought, Dolores latched onto Dustin's arm. "Dustin, I need some air. Walk with me." Lαtєst chptrs in gąlnovels.ċøm "Wait, what?" Dustin blinked, confused, but allowed himself to be led out of the room without protest. The moment the door shut behind them, reality hit. Dustin leaned closer, his voice hushed with concern. "Why did you just leave them alone like that?" Dolores let out a sigh, more resigned than frustrated.

"It's what Linsey wants. I'm just giving her the space she asked for. She won't open up with us hanging around. Gorman's leaving soon, and this might be the only time they get to talk honestly." "Still..." Dustin frowned, clearly uneasy. He hadn't forgotten that he was acting under Collin's instructions-to keep a close watch on Gorman. Rolling her eyes, Dolores shot him a glare. "Come on, Dustin. Don't start with the 'buts.' Even if Collin were standing here, he'd have no choice but to respect Linsey's decision.

If you're helping him, that means respecting her too." She folded her arms tightly, her tone sharpening as she said, "Yes, Gorman has feelings for her. But Linsey's already made her stance clear. Collin doesn't need to act like she's going to fall for someone else the second she's left alone. She's not a possession-she's allowed to talk to her friends without being treated like a security threat." With that, Dolores turned on her heel and started walking away. Dustin hurried after her, his voice more earnest this time. "You've got it wrong. Collin's not being possessive.

He's just afraid Gorman might hurt her again. That's all-he just wants to make sure she's safe." . . .