Chapter 1144:

Careful not to disturb her, he sat at the edge of the bed, pulling the covers up around her. He watched her for a while, a soft smile playing on his lips, before quietly leaving the room, moving like a whisper in the dark.

Stepping onto the balcony, Collin slid the door shut behind him, making sure the hush inside stayed undisturbed for Linsey and the kids. Once outside, he retrieved his phone and, in a voice barely above a whisper, said, “Set the surgery date for me… Yes, I’ll come in for the check-up tomorrow.”

Sunlight filtered through the curtains the following morning as Linsey awoke to an empty side of the bed that still radiated Collin’s warmth. A slight frown crossed her face, but she shrugged off her worry and headed to freshen up.

On her way out of the bedroom, she spotted Zenia and Zander already busy in their corner of the living room. That bright space had always been their own playground, a world apart from the grown-ups.

“Mommy!” Zander’s eyes lit up the moment he saw her. He tossed his toy aside and wrapped his arms tightly around her waist.

Not far behind, Zenia joined in, clinging to Linsey’s leg and saying sweetly, “Good morning, Mommy!”

“My sweethearts, good morning.” Linsey bent down to shower their cheeks with kisses.

in the cheerful scene. “Mrs. Riley,

“Just some

heading off to

reached the kitchen, Linsey called after her, “Glenda, do you

claimed her before she even heard Collin finish in

when he had woken up and disappeared that morning either. Questions began to fill her mind—what could have pulled him away so early,

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a single message had come from him, leaving

mornings, Collin would share a gentle embrace and talk with Linsey, offering a proper farewell

moment before shaking

mind swirling with questions. A sneaking suspicion began to form

smile. “Don’t worry about it, Glenda. You can go get breakfast

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