Chapter 967:

Brushing aside the brief annoyance that flickered across Alissa’s face, Collin continued with quiet determination. “As I said earlier, Linsey and I are engaged. We handle whatever comes our way together. We don’t keep things from each other.”

He squeezed Linsey’s hand gently, his affectionate gaze settling on her face. “So, Mrs. Green, whatever you need to discuss, please feel free to share it with both of us. That way, we can figure out the best way to help you.”

Throughout Collin’s words, Linsey stayed silent, but her fingers found his and squeezed back with silent support. Her feelings mirrored his completely.

Still, Alissa turned to address her directly, her voice carrying a subtle challenge. “Linsey, do you feel the same way?”

Linsey looked straight into Alissa’s eyes, offering a gentle nod before speaking in her characteristically soft tone. “Alissa, please tell us what you and Bart need. If we can help, we absolutely will.”

didn’t answer right away. Her gaze dropped momentarily, and a mysterious

Gorman at his new place once, back when he was still with us. We happened to find you there with him that day. We spent such a lovely, peaceful afternoon together. I kept thinking what

ears, a wave of unease settled deep

a fever, and out of kindness, she brought him

Yet, somehow, each of her visits also included a stop

your

Alissa’s attention wasn’t

was kind, and Linsey responded with polite friendliness—nothing more. She kept her distance, always careful not to blur the

Alissa’s words carried weight. They could stir doubts in Collin’s mind—make him wonder if something had truly happened between her and Gorman while she

Collin, panic flashing for a moment. But with Gorman’s parents watching, she couldn’t explain anything to him—not now.

it never came. Instead, to her

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