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

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

just say?” she

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

short, panicked gasps,

his voice urgent, filled with deep regret. He cursed himself for causing her such

content live now

and feet growing icy. Seeing her distress, Collin pulled her close again, his face etched with fear. Forgetting everything else, he rushed to

Linsey’s ears began to fade. She lifted her head stiffly,

guilt, his voice heavy with remorse. “Linsey, I’m so sorry. I shouldn’t have said something so reckless.” He drew her

steadied, her lips

Collin replied, his eyes closing in anguish as he pressed a tender kiss to her forehead. “Linsey, don’t worry. I’ll take care of myself and never leave you alone in this

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