Marrying A Secret Zillionaire Happy Ever After (Linsey)

Chapter 1053:

The sting of her sharp words earlier that day lingered, leaving him restless and off balance. But with his birthday drawing near, Hester would only tighten her grip, watching his every move more closely than ever.

For now, Dustin knew he would have to bide his time, hoping another chance to talk to Dolores would come soon.

Across town, Linsey and the Lawsons made their way into the restaurant they’d booked. Only after their orders were taken and the waiter stepped out did the family finally get a quiet moment with Linsey.

Myla, trying to find her footing, offered a smile that was both warm and tinged with apology. “Linsey, have you only just come back?”

Linsey didn’t meet her gaze, answering in an even, distant voice. “I came back three months ago.”

The reply made Myla falter, her smile slipping. The urge to ask why Linsey hadn’t reached out in all that time sat heavily on her tongue.

question before she could speak, Jeffery stepped in smoothly. “It must feel strange to be back in Grester after all these

nod, her response calm and sincere.

Linsey and Jeffery exchanged words, Cruz gently squeezed Myla’s hand beneath the table, a silent effort to

they left home, they had

for how things had played out four years before. To avoid making the same mistakes, they agreed to move slowly and let Linsey come to them at her own pace. Any pressure

escaped from Myla as she worked to calm her nerves. With her lips pressed tight, she looked at Linsey and asked, her concern obvious, “What

Her voice came out unsteady. “You look so much

imagination

it impossible

tone, “I’m all right, really. I’ve just shed a few pounds, nothing more. Four

pregnant, and back then, her days with Collin had been filled with joy. During that period, happiness and contentment seemed to