Chapter 965:

Beside her, Collin’s expression darkened at her confession, though he remained silent. Over the past few days, Linsey had shown little outward guilt about Gorman’s death. She had remained focused, visiting Kylee in prison to gather information. After collecting solid evidence, she had gone with him to confront Haven at the Walton family’s residence, watching as police led her away in handcuffs.

Linsey had been ruthless in her pursuit, finding her own way to avenge Gorman’s death. But now Collin understood that beneath her composed exterior, guilt had been quietly gnawing at her all along.

Seeing Gorman’s grieving parents face-to-face had finally cracked her armor.

Alissa took Linsey’s hands in hers, managing a pained smile. “Linsey, this tragedy isn’t your fault. The blame lies entirely with that killer.”

Her kindness only deepened Linsey’s suffering. She had almost hoped Gorman’s parents would blame her, scream at her—anything that would mirror the fury she felt toward herself.

But these two broken souls harbored no anger for her whatsoever. Their forgiveness hurt more than any accusation could have.

surrendered to her grief,

out the crisp handkerchief he

Alissa’s attention. Mid-motion, Collin’s hand stilled as he caught Bart’s penetrating stare

Collin’s instincts prick with unease. Still, Collin maintained his steady composure, continuing to dry Linsey’s face with careful, gentle strokes until the last tear

He knew her heart too well. Even if a stranger had perished protecting her, she would have struggled to

had wounded them deeply, even targeting their children, he had also helped Linsey when she needed

unavoidable, it should never have come at the cost of Linsey’s safety. Now, every memory of Gorman would be forever shadowed by the image of him collapsing to shield her from harm. Even his past cruelties would

that Gorman had somehow anticipated Kylee’s murderous

more eloquent than any speech. His gentle care caught Alissa’s attention, drawing

must be Mr. Collin Riley, the

toward her with measured courtesy. “Yes, Mrs.

settled on Alissa, though his next words carried a deliberate

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