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

matter her situation with Collin, she

echoed in Gorman's mind as

that Linsey felt nothing for

he reassured himself that Linsey's emotional outburst was just a reaction to

Collin.

Gorman looked up again,

said, managing a forced smile. "I was too hasty before. It was wrong of me

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

Zander, she acknowledged that

extent.

adults shouldn't affect the kids. Gorman had expressed a willingness

out

gave a

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suggested, "Perhaps we shouldn't see each other

to process everything. Once you feel ready,

his fists at his sides, which he quickly

a mild smile. "Could we perhaps start that after tonight's event? We