Marrying A Secret Zillionaire: Happy Ever After Novel

Chapter 699: When she heard Gorman's words, Linsey's face became a mask of cool detachment. "Just let the Lawson family be. Reconnecting with them brings me no happiness. They should give up while they can."

She paused for a moment before speaking again, her tone steady and even. "To be honest, I've spent over twenty years living like this, and it's become the only life I know. There's really no reason to go back to the people who gave birth to me, not when they were the ones who turned their backs on my well-being."

Gorman's gaze was filled with empathy as he reassured her, "Linsey, I'll make sure the Lawson family doesn't disturb your peace."

A faint smile touched Linsey's lips. "Thank you for that." She then leaned over to grab some papers from the back seat. "We should get going."

Linsey stepped out of the car, and Gorman followed close behind.

A few others from the cars behind them got out as well.

Danny handed Gorman an umbrella, which Gorman promptly opened over Linsey to protect her from the sun.

Looking up at him, Linsey said, "Gorman, you seem to have forgotten you're still recovering from your injury."

Gorman responded with a gentle laugh, "Don't worry about me. I can handle a little soreness."

To Collin, observing from a short distance, their exchange seemed deeply personal, almost like that of a couple.

Jealousy tightened Collin's hands into fists, his gaze darkening.

Dustin, standing beside him, whispered, "Collin, try to soften your expression. Remember, it's a long time ahead. Don't ruin any remaining goodwill Linsey might feel towards you today."

Collin exhaled slowly and nodded in acknowledgment.

When Linsey noticed Collin waiting at the courthouse entrance, her face momentarily lost its composure, her heart rate spiking with a mix of sorrow and discomfort.

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Gorman, ever attentive, noticed the subtle shift in Linsey's demeanor, and a surge of anger sparked in his eyes.

Gorman was disappointed to realize that Linsey still harbored feelings for Collin after all this time.

However, he quickly composed himself and offered a reassuring smile, understanding Linsey's deep emotional ties.

More than that, he held a quiet certainty that the day would come when every memory of Collin would fade from her heart, leaving nothing behind but him at the center of her world.

"Shall we head over?" Gorman suggested softly.

Jolted back to the present, Linsey averted her gaze and proceeded in silence.

She halted a few steps from Collin, finding herself unable to bridge the gap.

Though they were once deeply connected, now an insurmountable distance lay between them.

Linsey raised her eyes, her heart fluttering as her gaze locked with Collin's, momentarily leaving her breathless.

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