Chapter 855:

She took a deep breath, her stance unyielding, every inch of her radiating a mama bear’s resolve. “Hear me loud and clear: if you dare lay a finger on my children, I’ll fight you tooth and nail to the bitter end!”

To her shock, Gorman didn’t get mad. Instead, a soft smile curved his lips, unruffled. He lifted a hand—not to shove her off, but to gently wrap around her clenched fist. “Easy, Linsey. I’m not an idiot. I know those kids are your whole world right now. Why would I do something so boneheaded as to hurt you like that?”

Locking eyes with her, he continued, “Nah, I’m playing the long game—charming them, winning them over. I’d appreciate it if you’d play along. But if Zenia and Zander suddenly turn on me, well, I can’t promise I’ll keep my cool forever.”

With that, Gorman reached out, his fingers brushing a loose strand of hair from Linsey’s face with a tenderness that felt like a trap. His voice dropped to a murmur. “Take care of yourself, Linsey. Get some rest. I’ll swing by again soon.”

Linsey’s face was a mask of stone as she slapped his hand away, the motion dripping with barely contained fury.

Gorman let out a low chuckle, hollow and mirthless, before turning on his heel with the grace of a cat.

open, Zander’s bright voice floated in

forward, scooping Zander—who was still

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hug, Zander stumbled slightly but quickly wrapped his arms around her waist, peering up

her stare with a smile that didn’t touch his eyes. Her fingers, pressed protectively against Zander’s back, trembled

she replied, her voice rough

the ghostly pallor of Linsey’s face in that moment could see she was

her face. For reasons she

especially, was a live wire—her every glance and subtle shift screaming distrust toward

the hell had just gone

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