Chapter 1016:

Gorman managed a soft smile, revealing a fragile side that rarely showed.

“I talked to my parents and the doctor last night,” he said, his voice calm but tired. “They all agreed my condition is stable enough. As long as there’s a trained medical team with me, flying shouldn’t be a major risk.”

Linsey’s face hardened with worry, and for a moment, no words came to her.

No matter how things played out, the decision to stay or walk away belonged entirely to Gorman. Linsey had neither the grounds nor the authority to ask him to remain.

Trying to talk him out of it now might only spark confusion or conflict.

With a quiet breath, she looked down and said, barely above a whisper, “If that’s the path you’ve chosen…”

more sorrowful. “You know I don’t

pulled the silence back

response feeling wrong in her

Gorman’s pride. But if her voice came across too softly, there was the risk he would take it

her eyes

caught on to her

latched onto Dustin’s arm. “Dustin,

to be led out of

door shut behind them, reality hit. Dustin leaned closer, his voice hushed with concern. “Why did

her the space she asked for. She won’t open up

clearly uneasy. He hadn’t forgotten that he was acting under Collin’s instructions—to keep a close watch

him a glare. “Come on, Dustin. Don’t start with the ‘buts.’ Even if Collin were standing here, he’d have no

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