Chapter 1136:

Dustin wanted to prove he could handle things on his own and not depend on Collin every time something went wrong. He kept his tone steady as he spoke. “Collin, I think it’s best if you and Linsey don’t get caught up in this mess.”

It seemed clear to him that Joanne had been trying to hang on to him and Dolores, and it was their issue to sort out. Linsey and Collin didn’t need to get involved or bring trouble on themselves.

Collin thought it over for a few seconds before agreeing. “Alright, she’s yours to deal with. Talk things through and don’t feel you have to be too gentle.”

Dustin signaled for his own team to step in and take Joanne off Collin’s hands. Joanne, who had put up a fight before, suddenly went quiet and let herself be led away without a word.

Hester gave Dustin a cold look and said sharply, “They have power and influence, and yet you refuse their help. You’re making things so much harder than they need to be.”

Collin had clearly offered to step in, but Dustin and Dolores insisted on managing things themselves. Hester honestly could not figure out why they would choose that path.

so small. Besides, if Kase realizes he can’t reach Joanne, he’ll start asking questions. Sure, I could say I’m trying to build a relationship with her,

had a point. She gave Dustin a stern look and said, “Listen, if you ever try to pull some stunt to trick me

eyebrow and responded playfully,

flared, and she looked like she might reach out and swat Dustin on the head.

biggest problem finally behind him, Dustin felt a huge weight lift from his shoulders and even found himself teasing the usually serious Hester. “Come on, Mom, don’t get so worked up. I think

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too much over nothing,”

Dustin, the son she had raised on her own, and a wave of sadness passed through her. She realized in that moment that sometimes letting go

ever could. Now, after everything that had happened with Joanne, she had no choice

turned to Dolores, this time letting go of the old

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