Chapter 1097:

Dolores’ confusion deepened. “I’ve been swamped with company paperwork and tasks these past two days. I was so exhausted tonight, I crashed right after washing up and forgot to let you know.”

She paused, her face growing serious, and lowered her voice. “Linsey, did someone feed you the wrong information?”

Dolores could tell by Linsey’s reaction that she had believed she might be in danger.

But as their eyes met, Linsey realized something vital—continuing to conceal the truth from her friend would no longer protect her; it would only place her at greater risk.

Up until now, she had chosen silence, not wanting to burden Dolores with unnecessary worry.

However, faced with Joanne’s recent threats, Linsey knew she could no longer shield her from reality. Dolores needed to be aware and remain cautious—truly cautious.

With solemn resolve, Linsey began recounting everything—from Joanne’s previous provocations to the chilling phone call she had received earlier.

but now, with you on your own…” Her voice trailed off as

could say more, both

to be fine,” they

hand, offering a steadying presence. “There’s always a solution, Linsey. We just have to

is insane enough to try kidnapping me,

that Joanne had used her relationship with Dustin as a

your

sat closer, softening her tone. “These past few days must have been incredibly stressful for you. You’ve been trying to protect me

is twisted. No decent human being would

women huddle together in hushed solidarity, Collin stood and walked over to the dining table, deliberately giving

a moment, then sent a message to

reassure her friend. “I wasn’t afraid for myself, Dolores. I’m just… scared that you and Dustin might miss

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