Chapter 887:

Confused by the silence, Linsey narrowed her eyes, unsure why Caylee refused to answer.

Before anyone else could speak, Gorman stepped into the room. His lips curved into a faint smile, but the chill in his eyes landed squarely on Caylee. “She asked you a question. Why the delay? Is there something you’re trying to avoid?”

The sound of his voice made Caylee lift her head sharply. Her eyes locked on him, swimming with unease and quiet defiance. She knew he had orchestrated that incident.

After a pause to collect herself, Caylee inhaled and turned to Linsey. “Let’s get Zenia changed first. Her clothes are still a mess.”

Gorman did not argue. With a casual nod, he gestured toward a nearby servant. “Take her to wash up.”

Without thinking, Linsey pulled Zenia closer. The little girl clung to her chest like an anchor, and Linsey had no intention of letting go.

hand over Linsey’s. “She’ll feel better

she let her arms loosen, then crouched down beside Zenia and

without protest, quiet and trusting as she followed the

child had disappeared from view, Caylee lowered her eyes and exhaled.

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anything, she cast a glance at Gorman, her brows pinched in frustration. Then, slowly, she

both saw you lying there. I told her you were just resting from packing,

stood back, silent as ever, though a flicker of amusement danced beneath

her hands were clenched tightly in her lap. A storm brewed beneath

thought Zenia might feel out of place, so he suggested we go for a short walk. Everything was fine until we ran into a group of children. The moment they spotted Zenia, they swarmed her. They shouted

leave her alone, but they just laughed. Some pushed me down. The others started shoving Zenia,

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