Chapter 862:

At that, a faint, fleeting smile flickered across Collin’s lips.

But Dustin frowned again. “Hold on… if you’re planning to win Linsey back, does that mean you’re giving up Haven Walton?”

“Yes. My only courtesy toward Haven is out of respect for my grandmother.”

“But the rumors are already swirling. Everyone thinks you’re about to marry her. If Linsey hears that, she’ll jump to the wrong conclusion again. You remember what happened yesterday at the restaurant—she asked about Haven, and you didn’t exactly deny it.”

Collin remained silent, torn. Two seconds passed. Then, out of nowhere, he asked, “Have you heard anything about Joanne?”

Dustin looked taken aback. “Joanne? You mean Joanne Ellis? I remember she’s close to Haven.”

Collin leaned back slightly, his posture loosening as his tone turned almost leisurely. “She’s been digging into Linsey… and anyone who’s been close to Dolores lately.”

moment he heard Collin’s words. “Why would

“She’s not after Dolores. She’s digging

why dig into Dolores?” Dustin muttered, suspicion creeping into his voice. A beat later, his eyes widened. He turned to Collin, stunned. “Wait… you hid Linsey’s past in Grester. So,

a small nod. “Exactly. None of us mentioned Linsey’s name last night. So naturally, Haven doesn’t know

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he could barely keep up. He exhaled slowly. “Now I get it… You’re trying to figure

“Linsey hasn’t forgiven me for what happened four years ago. Until I know where she stands, I don’t want to push. I’m scared she’ll vanish from Grester again… just

a tight line. “If she truly doesn’t want to be with me, I won’t force

his mind. “I’ll ask Dolores about Linsey and her daughter if I can. Even if the

interested in the what-ifs. He raised a hand in quiet dismissal,

idea what

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