NovelEnglishChapter 735 The Decision Is Yours Even though Dolores maintained a facade of calmness, Linsey was aware of the underlying turmoil, evidenced by the increasing pressure of Dolores' grip on her hand.
Despite her best efforts to endure the discomfort, Linsey eventually had to pinch Dolores' palm gently to snap her out of her daze.
Upon regaining her composure and realizing her emotional turmoil in Dustin's presence, Dolores quickly said, "Step aside. Linsey and I are famished. We're going to eat." Dustin's face lit up. "Why don't I take you both out? There's this new restaurant I've been meaning to try." He then looked expectantly at Linsey, hoping for her agreement. "How about it, Linsey? If you'd prefer somewhere else, just nit, and we'll go there." Dolores couldn't resist a retort, hinting at her independence. "We don't necessarily need your ride, I've got my own car." Dustin acknowledged this with a nod, still amiable. "That's totally fine. You can drive if you prefer. I'm just offering options here. It's really whatever you two decide." Linsey smiled slightly, deferring the decision. "I'm open to anything. Dolores, why don't you pick?" Dustin then cautiously focused on Dolores, saying, "Dolores, the decision is yours." Dolores, taken aback by Dustin's demeanor, felt slightly embarrassed but kept her cool.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe responded lightly, "Okay, let's try the place you mentioned. Just remember, if the food's no good, you're on the menu next." And with that decision made, Linsey and Dolores joined Dustin in his car, heading to the restaurant.
Dustin positioned himself in the driver's seat and took a quick look in the rearview mirror before starting the car.
He was still reeling from Linsey's return, debating internally whether he should inform Collin.
Collin had been tirelessly looking for Linsey for years.
With this thought weighing on him, Dustin pursed his lips and stealthily reached for his phone, intending to send Collin a message.
However, Dolores' voice interrupted him from the back seat. "Dustin, what are you up to?" Caught off guard, Dustin almost let his phone slip from his hands. "Uh-nothing important." 0.0% st 0 15:56 III 0 < Dolores gave a skeptical snort, her voice sharp, saying, "You better not be thinking of telling Collin about Linsey again." Dustin's pulse quickened at her accusation. "I wouldn't!" he quickly replied. "Dolores, really, I wasn't going to." From her seat, Linsey looked up and interjected gently, "There's no need to inform Collin. He found out I was back the night of the banquet." Dustin turned to her, his surprise evident. "You were back that night?" It puzzled him that Collin, despite being aware of Linsey's return, had maintained his composure and hadn't.
mentioned it to him.
Collin had offered Dustin relationship advice, showing the scalm, professional demeanor, seemingly unaffected by Linsey's unexpected return.
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Dustin suddenly recalled how, just yesterday, Collin had taken him to the boxing gym leaving him so beaten he En nearly crawled back home. He now understood that Collin's aggressive sparring was likely an outlet for his frustrations.
Dolores interrupted his thoughts with a sharp command. "What are you waiting for? Drive."
"Right, sorry." Dustin snapped out of his reverie and started the engine. Considering Linsey's return, Dustin felt Collin should now manage the situation himself. He caught a glimpse of Dolores leaning in to whisper to Linsey in the back seat.
Dustin decided he had enough burdens of his own and couldn't invest more effort in assisting Collin.
All he could do was silently wish Collin luck as he focused on the road ahead.
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