Chapter 1140:

Meanwhile, the sudden shift in mood didn’t escape the notice of those up front. Both the driver and Collin’s assistant exchanged glances, curious about what was happening in the back seat.

Their eyes flicked to the rearview mirror, and they caught sight of Collin’s eyes, now rimmed with red. For a split second, shock registered on their faces as they realized he really was crying.

It was almost impossible for them to accept. After all, they had stood by Collin for years, through wounds and hardships, and never once had they seen him break down.

Given how smoothly Collin and Linsey had been chatting just moments ago, his tears left everyone confused.

Collin swiftly activated the divider between the front and rear seats, completely obscuring the view ahead.

The sound of the partition descending heightened Linsey’s unease. “Collin, what’s going on with you? If something’s happened, you need to tell me right away. We swore no more secrets.”

As she spoke, a chilling possibility gripped her. Her eyes widened, her voice quivering as she stammered, “Did you just find out you’re seriously ill, like Jeffery once did?”

moment before softly asking, “If I were facing a life-threatening illness, what would you

hit Linsey like a shockwave, her heart pounding furiously. Tears welled in

she whispered, disbelief clouding

replayed Collin’s recent actions in her head, recalling how he had arrived inexplicably late to

breaths coming in short, panicked gasps, startling Collin into letting go

okay, Linsey?” he asked, his voice urgent, filled with deep regret. He cursed himself for causing her such distress with his

live

distress, Collin pulled her close again, his face etched with fear. Forgetting everything else, he rushed

ears began to fade. She lifted her head stiffly, her pale face slick with cold sweat,

saw her in such a state, Collin’s heart ached with guilt, his voice heavy with remorse. “Linsey, I’m so sorry. I shouldn’t have said something so reckless.” He drew her into his embrace, feeling the chill of her skin. “I’m completely fine. There’s

her

his eyes closing in anguish as he pressed a tender kiss to her forehead. “Linsey, don’t worry. I’ll take care of

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