Marrying A Secret Zillionaire: Happy Ever After Novel

Chapter 1034: Collin absorbed her words in thoughtful silence, offering no interruption. His campaign to drive Gorman and the other Green family interests from the city had been motivated entirely by protecting Linsey, not from any fear that she harbored feelings for Gorman. Through everything they had weathered together, his trust in Linsey had become absolute. True, Gorman had risked everything to save her life, and Linsey had released her bitterness over the pain he had caused her in the past. Yet forgiveness didn't come so easily to Collin.

The memory of Gorman's deception still burned within him. Faking his own death to manipulate Linsey into accepting IVF treatments crossed every line of decency. At least Gorman possessed enough wisdom to retreat on his own, sparing Linsey further turmoil. Had he chosen to linger and continue his pursuit, Collin would have ensured he faced far harsher consequences. "It's a relief that you're not angry with me," he murmured, his voice soft with relief. Linsey's expression grew serious. "Collin, you must promise me something.

Never bring up Gorman's name again." She paused, letting the weight of her words settle between them. "In return, I won't mention any of your admirers." Collin's eyebrow arched upward in surprise. "I have admirers?" "Of course, have you forgotten about Haven? And your childhood sweetheart, the famous actress Kylee, along with those other women I won't mention?" Linsey said, regarding Collin teasingly. 1@Ŧ€$† ¢#4₽Ŧ€®$ 1₦ gąℓnovels.cøm Their laughter gradually dissolved the tension that had coiled around Linsey's shoulders.

As warmth returned to her voice, clarity began threading through her scattered thoughts. "So, can you tell me what happened now?" Collin's voice dropped to a whisper as his fingers traced through the silken strands of hair framing her face, tucking them gently behind her ear. Linsey dropped her gaze, the afternoon's events spilling from her lips in hesitant fragments. The moment Joanne's arrogant threats entered the conversation, shadows gathered in Collin's expression like storm clouds. As she caught the shift in his demeanor, Linsey's hand found his arm. "Don't worry.

I won't let Joanne walk all over me." A heavy sigh escaped Collin's chest. "But she did corner you, didn't she?" Uncertainty rippled through Linsey's eyes. "Joanne's words... I can dismiss them as the ravings of someone unhinged." Her fingers unconsciously sought the soft fabric of his pajama collar. "But Dolores genuinely cares for Dustin. That's what haunts me." Meeting his gaze with sudden intensity, Linsey continued, "These past few days, Dolores has been wearing a mask of cheerfulness that doesn't reach her eyes. Before, her pain was raw and visible. Now, this forced brightness...

she just doesn't want me to worry." . . .