Chapter 981:

Joanne paused, her expression uncertain. “Yes. Is that a problem?” she responded softly.

She blinked, as if thinking of something, then added, “I get it. You’re wary because of what Haven did. And you’re right to be. She made serious mistakes. But she’s paying the price now.”

Her face turned downcast. “It was partly my fault too. I should’ve stopped her. But I didn’t.”

Joanne looked honest and sincere. Her words left Dolores and Dustin unsure—was she telling the truth, or playing a part?

Dolores didn’t say a word, but inside, she was cursing Dustin’s name. He had wasted no time finding a new girlfriend—and of all people, he chose one of Haven’s friends.

He knew everything Linsey had been through. Haven had done something unforgivable, something that nearly cost Linsey her life. Yet, here was Dustin, cozying up to someone from Haven’s circle, as if none of it had ever happened.

Dolores had once thought he and Collin were as thick as thieves. But in the end, Dustin was just another guy who would throw loyalty out the window for a girl. Coming to him for help had been a complete waste of time.

and

him

agreed to that insane demand. Gorman had already failed at his

once saved Linsey’s life, Collin would have burned him and his family

Linsey spoke, both Alissa and

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Linsey? Mr. Green saved you again and again, and you won’t even give him a few minutes?

dripped with disrespect, and Collin’s face darkened in a flash. His

but didn’t back down. Bitterness poured from

you? To you, only Collin matters. Mr. Green means nothing!”

didn’t just blame

had witnessed everything. Gorman had spent years searching for Linsey, and then four more years

belonged

blades. He had risked his life more than once, paying her back for saving him all those years ago. Still, he clung to her like a curse

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