Chapter 985:

Collin had planned to mock Gorman a little when he arrived. But as he saw how weak and pale Gorman looked now, the words caught in his throat. He couldn’t bring himself to say anything harsh.

He quietly took a seat nearby, staying alert to keep Linsey safe.

He was sure his team would find them in less than thirty minutes. This was the only time—and the last—he would allow Gorman and Linsey to talk.

After today, he would never give Gorman another chance to hurt her.

As soon as they sat down, the sharp scent of disinfectant in the hospital room seemed to fade a little. Linsey turned and looked at Gorman quietly.

She figured he must be used to the bitter smell by now after staying there for days.

“Why aren’t you saying anything?” Gorman asked with a quiet chuckle. His dull eyes lit up for a brief moment.

feelings in him.

lie to me about having a child together through IVF?” She already knew

wanted to shake him out of the obsession that was slowly eating away at who he once

he kept going like this, he would lose himself completely, along

let go and move on with

at her without blinking. He didn’t answer her question. Instead, he asked, “Linsey, if I really died and you didn’t notice anything strange, would you say yes if my

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Linsey replied without pause, even before

let out a bitter laugh, his eyes dimming again. “Linsey, you’re still so heartless. I thought maybe, just maybe, you’d feel something when you saw me.

said in the

a short pause, she added softly, “In this life, I’ll only

smiled faintly from the side, his eyes

She simply said, “If you want a child, first

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