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 want to go, Linsey. But staying

pulled the silence

response

might wound Gorman’s pride. But if her voice came across too softly,

silence, her eyes

caught on to her meaning at

thought, Dolores latched onto Dustin’s

to be led out of

his voice hushed with

I’m just giving her the space she asked for. She won’t open up with us hanging around. Gorman’s leaving

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

Even if Collin were standing here, he’d have no choice but to respect Linsey’s decision.

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