Marrying A Secret Zillionaire: Happy Ever After Novel

Chapter 399: Linsey stood frozen, caught off guard by his sudden departure. A wave of relief washed over her, but her body was still too weak to escape.

Not knowing if Gorman would come back, she tightened her grip on the kitchen knife and slowly made her way to the bathroom.

Collin arrived later and saved her.

To be honest, Linsey hadn't expected it. Gorman had spent so much time trying to tear her and Collin apart, yet in the moment that truly mattered, he had left without hesitation. Had her words finally reached him?

"Linsey, what's wrong?" Collin's voice pulled her from her thoughts.

She blinked and spoke softly. "Collin, I never got the chance to tell you… I actually met Gorman years ago. He was badly injured, and I helped him. That's all. But for some reason, he's been obsessed with me ever since."

She paused, unsure of how to continue. "And… Back in the lounge, I had no choice. I had to defend myself. I stabbed him. You always said Gorman was dangerous. Now that I've hurt him, he might come after me." Her voice dropped to a whisper.

Collin gently ran his fingers through her hair, his voice steady and reassuring. "Don't worry. I won't let him lay a hand on you again." Lowering his gaze, he took her hand. "Dominic said you're fine, but I won't feel at ease until we're home. Let's go."

Linsey didn't argue-she had no desire to stay in the hospital any longer.

But just as she looked away, something caught her attention. She turned back to Collin, her eyes narrowing. "Collin… Where's your wheelchair?"

Collin froze. It hit him then-he had been so focused on rescuing her that he had completely dropped the act.

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He had planned to tell her everything, but now that she was asking, an uneasy feeling twisted in his chest.

His lips parted, but the words refused to come out.

Linsey stared at him, unblinking.

Then, a hazy memory surfaced.

Back in the lounge bathroom, she had seen Collin rushing toward her, walking.

At the time, she had been too out of it to process what she was seeing. Even earlier, groggy from waking up, she hadn't noticed anything unusual.

But now that she was fully aware, the tension in his face sent a shocking thought spiraling through her mind.

"Are your legs healed?" Her voice barely made a sound.

She lowered her gaze, staring at his legs as if the answer lay there.

It didn't make sense.

Shaking her head, she mumbled to herself, "That's impossible. I saw you in a wheelchair this morning. And now, you're just walking? Are you kidding me? Have you been lying to me this whole time?" She lifted her eyes to his, waiting-needing-an answer.

Collin took a slow breath, knowing there was no more hiding. "Let me explain, Linsey."

The moment Linsey saw Collin's expression, a storm of betrayal swept through her.

Her hands balled into tight fists at her sides, shock etching deep lines into her usually calm face.

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