Chapter 842:

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 moment he turned around, he found himself facing someone he hadn’t expected: Gorman.

with a wide smile, her face lighting up the instant she spotted him. She grabbed onto Gorman’s

Gorman to Zenia, and after a few moments,

fluffy hair. Pretending not to know, he teased, “Zenia, when did you meet this

with a bright grin, Zenia answered sweetly, “Oh, Daddy, 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,

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝘆: 𝗀ⱥ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝗍𝖊𝗅𝗌﹒ⅽ𝗈𝗺

convince himself that just because Zenia looked strikingly like Linsey didn’t automatically mean she was her

down slightly to Zenia’s level. “Mommy’s resting inside. Go on and see her, but be sure to stay

eager nod. “Got it!

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

coldness settled around him as he stared Gorman down, the earlier conversation replaying itself

as he finally accepted what he had tried

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