The Billionaire's Hidden Bride A Lifetof Love 706 Chapter 706 I've Been Looking Everywhere For...
Linsey slowly collected herself as she clenched her hand into a fist.
"Sorry..." Collin said, his voice faltering, his usual poise replaced by a look of defeat.
Linsey cut him off, her expression empty, as she said firmly, "Letbe clear once more. Gorman and I have a strong bond.
I need you to keep your distance from my life." At her words, Collin's face drained of emotion.
He inhaled deeply, his lips trembling, unable to speak, his breaths uneven and heavy in the silence.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtEventually, Collin turned and walked away, each step laden with the weight of his sorrow.
His retreating figure visibly crumbled under the emotional strain.
Turning away, Linsey felt a lump form in her throat..
She averted her gaze, her eyes stinging with tears she fought to hold back.
A profound heaviness settled on her chest, constricting her breathing.
Bending slightly, Linsey felt drained, her hands gripping the railing to prevent herself from falling.
Why did Collin insist on confronting her? What right did he think he had? Why couldn't he let her be? Despite his affections for another, why did he continue to bother her? Confusion swirled in Linsey's mind, the barrage of thoughts intensifying her headache.
The emotional torment radiated through her, her entire body throbbing with pain. Finally, Linsey staggered away, caught a taxi, and headed back to her hotel alone. The minute she entered her room, her phone immediately rang-it was Gorman. "Linsey, where have you been? I've been looking everywhere for you." There was a trace of worry in Gorman's voice as he spoke.
Just then, Caylee emerged with a welcoming smile, ready to greet Linsey.
However, the perplexed and distant look on Linsey's face made her halt mid-step, unsure of how to proceed.
It was apparent that something was wrong with Linsey.
Her hair was tousled, her eyes swollen and red, and her gaze distant.
Clutching her phone tightly, Linsey looked downward. When she finally spoke, her voice was hoarse and almost 0.0% 15:49 < Chapter 706 I've Been Looking Everywhere For You unrecognizable.
"I'm sorry. I've made it back to the hotel." She compressed her lips, then added, "I'm just extremely exhausted, that's all." Gorman waited a moment before responding in a forced calm tone, "Alright, I'm relieved you made it there safely." He paused, concern lacing his voice. "Please, try to rest, okay?"
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Okay," Linsey murmured softly, then quickly hung up the phone. CLinsey..." Gaylee sai tentatively.
Linsey forced a smile and said, "I'm fine. Please keep an eye on the kids. I need to take a shower." As Linsey retreated to her room, Caylee stood watching, her concern deepening.
Caylee was about to go check on the children in the next room when her phone buzzed.
A message from Gorman popped up.
Caylee slipped into a corner to read the message more carefully.
Shock registered on her face as she read, her eyes widening.
How could Gorman consider such an action? Trying to steady her racing heart, Caylee typed back quickly, "Mr. Green, I can't do this..."
Almost immediately, Gorman responded with a terse threat if you En? refuse, remember, I can withdraw support for your grandmother's medical care at any moment." 100.0%