NovelEnglishChapter 750 When Did You Meet This This Gentleman Dolores rose from her seat without a sound and quietly left the hospital room.
Moments after she disappeared, the door creaked open again. A tall figure stepped inside, his movements so soft he barely made any sound.
Crossing the room in a few strides, he cto a halt at Linsey's bedside. He stood there, silently taking in her peaceful, sleeping face before pulling out a small jar of ointment from his pocket. Kneeling beside her, he began dabbing the ointment over the redness on her cheeks with the utmost care.
Even in her sleep, Linsey seemed to notice the change. The throbbing heat on her skin gave way to a refreshing coolness that soothed her senses.
The lingering discomfort faded bit by bit, easing her deeper into a calm and restful sleep.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAs he finished tending to her, his finger brushed softly against the delicate skin near her ear, pausing there for a fleeting second before finally pulling away.
A quiet sigh of relief escaped Collin's lips once he completed applying the ointment.
Still, he didn't rush to leave. Instead, he sat there, his gaze full of tenderness as he studied Linsey's gentle expression.
However, the warmth in his eyes gradually dimmed when he remembered that Linsey had yet to forgive him. Collin understood more than anyone that it would be both selfish and unjust to ask Linsey to forgive him for all the wrong things he had done.
Still, he was prepared to wait. Even if it took a lifetime, he would hold on to the hope that one day, she might find it in her heart to give him another chance.
That quiet promise to himself reignited a firm resolve in Collin's chest.
He made up his mind to uncover the truth about the little girl who looked so much like Linsey when the timing was right.
Collin lingered by Linsey's side, reluctant to tear himself away from her peaceful world.
At last, he rose and stepped out of the room, pulling the door shut behind him with a soft click. The he turned around, he found himself facing someone he hadn't expected, Gorman.
nent "Hey! You're the man who sentto the police station!" Zenia exclaimed with a wide smile, her face lighting up the instant she spotted him, as she grabbed onto Gorman's hand.
Collin didn't say a word at first. His eyes moved slowly from Gorman to Zenia, and after a few moments, the 0.0% 0 22:49 O < hard lines on his face softened. He gave Zenía a gentle smile and said, "Hey there, kid." Chuckling softly, Gorman reached out and tousled Zenia's fluffy hair. Pretending not to know, he teased, "Zenia, when did you meet this gentleman? Why didn't you ever tellabout him?" Lifting her head with a bright grin, Zenia answered sweetly, "Oh, Daddy, I totally forgot! I'll tell you everything later tonight, okay?" Although Collin had already heard her call Gorman Daddy before, hearing it spoken so clearly, so naturally, from just a few feet away, hit him harder than he expected.
Still, he tried to convince himself that just because Zenia looked strikingly like Linsey didn't automatically mean she was her daughter.
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"Alright then," Gorman said with a soft chuckle. He cast a quick glance m toward the hospital room before bending down slightly to Zenia's level. "Mommy's resting inside. Go on and see her, but be sure to stay quiet, alright?" Zenia gave an eager nod. "Got it! I'll be super quiet." Without wasting another second, she tiptoed toward the hospital door, carefully eased it open, and slipped inside like a tiny whisper of wind.
The door clicked shut behind her, leaving nothing but silence between the two men standing in the hallway. Collin's whole/expression shifted. A heavy coldness settled around him as he stared Gorman down, the earlier conversation replaying itself in his mind like a cruel reminder. Pain twisted in his chest, a deep ache spreading as he finally accepted what he had tried so hard to deny. Zenia really was Linsey's child.
Playful Gorman stayed relaxed, slipping his hands casually into his pockets, He met Collin's icy glare with an almost playful smirk. After a short pause, Gorman tilted his head and spoke lightly. "Isn't Zenia a sweet girl?" Collin felt the words hit him like a blow. His breath caught in his throat, and before he could stop himself, his fists clenched at his sides, his body going rigid as he struggled to keep it all in.
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