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…”

something more sorrowful. “You know I don’t want to

confession pulled the

hesitated, every possible response feeling wrong

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

Linsey weighed her words in silence, her eyes flicked toward

on to her

onto Dustin’s arm. “Dustin,

Dustin blinked, confused, but allowed himself to be

moment the door shut behind them, reality hit. Dustin leaned closer, his voice

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

he was acting under Collin’s instructions—to

the ‘buts.’ Even if Collin were standing here, he’d have no choice but to respect Linsey’s decision. If you’re helping him, that

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