Marrying A Secret Zillionaire Happy Ever After (Linsey)

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Chapter 687 That's Something I Just Can't Do

Linsey gave a patient explanation. "If I were really heartless, I would have embraced your affection blindly, pretending to be

oblivious."

"I wish you had," Gorman murmured, his smile tinged with bitterness. "To be honest, Linsey, I'd prefer if you weren't so

honest with me. It would allow me to preserve the illusion I've crafted."

Shaking her head firmly, Linsey whispered, "That's something I just can't do, Gorman. I really can't."

She bit her lip, continuing, "There are many women far better suited for you than I am."

They faced each other, each striving to maintain a steady voice.

However, it was Gorman who found it challenging to control his emotions; Linsey was unaffected by his distress.

At times, Gorman found himself wishing Linsey would just once lose her composure with him, believing it would signify

that she had some emotional stake in him.

the mix of frustration and anger brewing

that no matter her situation with

Gorman's mind

couldn't accept that Linsey felt

he reassured himself that Linsey's emotional outburst was

Collin.

looked up again, his sadness had

was too hasty before. It was wrong of me to confront

The kind where there's no underlying agenda. You know, over the years, my support wasn't solely rooted in my feelings for you-it was also for Zenia and Zander. They're such endearing children, and I find myself easily swayed by them. For my own sake, I'd like to remain a part of their lives, watching them grow. Would

heard him bring up Zenia and Zander, she acknowledged that

extent.

that the complications between the adults shouldn't affect the

out as

this, Linsey gave

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looked at him and suggested, "Perhaps we shouldn't

everything. Once you feel ready, you're welcome

his fists at his sides, which he

smile. "Could we perhaps start that after