Chapter 886:

A sudden ding from his phone echoed through the room.

After a quick glance at his phone, Gorman looked up with a surprisingly gentle tone. “She’s back now. Zenia’s downstairs.” The moment those words registered, Linsey threw back the covers and started to get up.

Before she could take a full step, Gorman’s hand clamped around her wrist. “Wait. Something’s not right with her. You might want to brace yourself.”

His words struck her like ice water. Linsey turned to him, disbelief written across her face. “She’s only four!” Her voice cracked. “How could you even think of hurting her and not feel anything?”

Feigning innocence, Gorman widened his eyes and spoke with mock sincerity. “You’re accusing the wrong person. I haven’t left your side—not once. How would I even have the chance to hurt her?”

“Let go.” Linsey tore herself free, done listening, done reasoning. She stormed out of the room, the hallways unfamiliar and twisting, until she finally found the staircase.

The space was lavish, cold in its elegance. A passing thought drifted through her mind—this must be Gorman’s estate in Grester.

the living room. From afar, Caylee looked

as dread took hold. Without

available at

in Caylee’s arms

her daughter’s face made Linsey stop in her tracks, her breath

her soft skin. Her

eyes locked

than a

open, ready to catch the little body barreling

she pressed her face into Linsey’s shoulder and broke into sobs,

chest, her throat thick with emotion

her head, gently cupping the back of Zenia’s head with her

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