Chapter 838:

“What?” Dolores asked, her eyes widening in shock. Without another word, she turned and marched toward the room.

“What the hell is Collin trying to do? Linsey is sick! Is he trying to upset her even further?”

Dustin hurried after her, calling for her to wait.

In the sterile quiet of the hospital room, Linsey stirred. Her lashes fluttered open, and the first thing she saw was a pair of deep, unwavering eyes fixed on her.

Those eyes—how familiar they had once felt.

Her chest tightened. For a second, her heart skipped a beat.

Collin leaned in, his face etched with concern. “Linsey, you’re awake. How are you feeling?”

She blinked, dazed. And then, like a crashing wave, memories returned. Her gaze hardened. She turned her head sharply, avoiding him.

you still here?” Her voice rasped, brittle as dry

His tone remained gentle. “Dolores was called away. I stayed in case you needed something

leave now.” The chill in her voice

her venom, he reached for the pitcher on the side table and poured her a

throat sounds sore. Drink some

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turned toward him—only to catch sight of herself

swollen face, eyes puffy, and blotchy skin, she looked

over her. Without thinking, she lashed out. Her hand

it shattered on the floor, shards scattering like

she shouted hysterically. “I told you

was he seeing her

nothing now—strangers. He should not have mattered anymore. And yet, she

anger, and something achingly

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