Marrying A Secret Zillionaire Happy Ever After (Linsey)

Chapter 992:

Still grinning, she poured out the water slowly, rinsed the basin with deliberate care, and filled it again with fresh, warm water—buying herself a few extra minutes of peace.

Beyond the bathroom door, tension still simmered.

Collin kept one hand steady beneath Gorman’s head, though his eyes never wandered far from where Linsey had disappeared.

A confession lingered in Collin’s mind—he had goaded Gorman on purpose, and he knew it.

Grudges, it seemed, could not be hidden. Every time he recalled Gorman’s actions, he found himself unable to muster even the smallest ounce of patience for the man.

Gorman, for his part, was not shy about showing his dislike. The moment Linsey exited, he resisted Collin’s support, stiffening his neck and refusing to rest.

He also continued to glance toward the bathroom, a crease of concern forming between his brows. Regret gnawed at him for letting his temper get the best of him.

would cool the heat between them. Perhaps a bit of

to her, tension thickened outside, growing even

Dustin, and Joanne, having picked up the cue, hurried inside. Dolores froze at

brawl—now seemed locked in an

source for

second, it looked as if they had been caught in

and Dustin, hurrying after, almost

called out, “C-Collin, what

rapidly as though trying to clear away

his eyes—was that really Gorman stretched out

he died? Somehow, he was breathing right there

lack of distance between Collin

two people always ready to clash, this newfound closeness made no sense.