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.

lingered, her hope resting on the possibility that some distance would cool the heat between them.

to her, tension thickened outside, growing even heavier in her

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

usually acted like they were ready for a brawl—now seemed locked

your source

split second, it looked as if they had been caught in a living

rooted Dolores to the spot, and Dustin, hurrying after, almost ran right into

voice as he called out, “C-Collin,

with disbelief, blinking rapidly as though trying to clear

hardly believe his eyes—was that really Gorman

Somehow, he was breathing right there

real surprise was the sudden lack of distance between Collin and Gorman—so close, it

to clash, this newfound closeness

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