Marrying A Secret Zillionaire Happy Ever After (Linsey)

Chapter 982:

“I can see why you’re upset. You believe Gorman has been treated unfairly.”

Her words were measured and even, carrying no hint of irritation. “Your loyalty to him is admirable. Of course, you’d stand by his side no matter what. That’s natural, and I don’t blame you for it.”

With a brief pause, she met his eyes, her tone unwavering. “Still, I have the right to explain my side. When I lived abroad, I made it clear to Gorman more than once that I saw him only as a friend. I often thanked him for everything he’d done. You were usually right there with him, so you must have heard it too. Everything I told Gorman was honest—never once did I try to lead him on.”

Her words landed heavily, and the bravado in Danny faded. Unable to challenge her honesty, he fell silent. Despite hearing the truth, he, like Gorman, struggled to accept why Linsey never reciprocated those feelings.

things had stayed as they were, and Gorman hadn’t made those decisions that frightened me, I

But when he ignored my wishes and kept both Zenia and me trapped, everything changed. He knew how

side, Collin’s eyes darkened, her words casting a long ache over his features. A steady, sorrowful gaze settled on her, betraying a storm of regret and heartbreak that he couldn’t

If only he had acted sooner, maybe Zenia and Linsey would have been

call. Gorman’s orders flashed through his mind, and discipline won out over impulse. Gorman was on the other end of the line,

and shielded me when Kylee tried to hurt me. That moment left me reeling with emotion. I felt grateful, stunned, and heartbroken all at once. Until then, I had convinced myself that he died because of my actions, and that guilt stayed with me for ages. I found solace only in keeping busy. Chasing after Kylee, I tried to dig up the real truth

to clear my own name, but my real motive

even a bit joyful. Still, I can’t wrap my head around why, at such a