Marrying A Secret Zillionaire Happy Ever After (Linsey)

Chapter 1039:

When she heard her answer, Myla’s heart tightened with disappointment, though she could hardly call it unexpected.

She spent a moment gathering herself, then suddenly shifted her focus to Dolores, who had quietly stood by through it all.

“You must be Dolores, aren’t you? I’ve heard you’ve been Linsey’s closest friend for years.” With warmth, Myla clasped Dolores’ hand. “Would you consider joining us? Maybe Linsey would feel more at ease if you were there.”

Cruz jumped in without missing a beat. “Dolores, you and Linsey have always been like sisters. I hope you know by now that Linsey is our biological daughter. We can’t thank you enough for looking after her all this time. If the restaurant doesn’t suit you, just tell us—we’ll gladly pick another spot, whatever you both prefer!”

The sudden focus caught Dolores off guard. She hadn’t expected the Lawsons to appeal to her so directly. It struck her as genuine proof of how much Linsey mattered to them.

Those four years had been a black hole—Collin had searched endlessly, but even he had failed, thanks to Gorman’s determination to keep Linsey hidden. The Lawsons, especially with their waning influence, had never stood a chance.

Dolores had surmised that, given their desperation years ago, the Lawsons would move mountains to see Linsey if they got even a whisper of her return

for your kindness, but unfortunately, I have prior commitments today,” Dolores replied with soft regret,

flitted across both Myla’s and

sight left

the magic on

her plenty—her friend’s brow was pinched, and the spark in her

her gaze, Dolores noticed Linsey’s hands were balled into fists at her sides, small crescent marks blooming where her nails pressed into

left—Linsey no longer looked to the Lawsons for anything.

the disappointment on their faces, Linsey felt a flicker of tenderness—some threads of family were nearly impossible to sever,

with the Lawsons. Maybe then, if life turned upside down again, Linsey wouldn’t have to stand alone as

truly believed she

herself barely able to keep afloat. There had been no way to