Chapter 1167:

When she caught the kindness in Alicia’s gaze, Linsey’s heart softened. A genuine smile spread across her face as she nodded. “I’ll check in on Collin now and come back tonight to see both of you again.”

Jeffery arched an eyebrow and responded, “That’s not necessary. Just stop by when you have the time. The Lawson Group still needs you, and I don’t want you running yourself ragged.”

Standing up, Linsey reached for her bag, then waved and spoke as she headed out. “How could I do any less? You’re my family. I’ll always look out for you.”

She left the room with a gentle goodbye, quietly closing the hospital door behind her.

A heavy silence lingered in the room for a long time after she was gone. Dolores turned her gaze toward the Lawsons, quietly taking in the look of surprise etched on each of their faces.

Tears welled up in Myla’s eyes as she was the first to react, gripping Cruz’s hand with trembling fingers. “Cruz, did you hear that? Linsey called us her family. She is willing to accept us. She truly means it!”

After taking a steadying breath, he gave Myla’s hand a gentle squeeze and finally replied, “Yes, I

stunned silence, unable to look away from the door. A raspy whisper left him as he murmured,

truly amazing. Being

a serious tone. “Linsey doesn’t just think of you

rush of memories flooded Alicia’s mind, carrying her back to that morning. She vividly recalled the moment when Linsey had come running in while Joanne stood there threatening her with a knife. She remembered the worry

could fake such emotion at a time like that. Those memories convinced Alicia that Linsey’s concern was genuine. Thinking

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look of surprise crossed Dolores’s face. “Alicia, what’s got you

Alicia’s cheek before any tears could run

glances came from everyone else in

lighten the mood, Alicia gave a shy smile. “I just feel really fortunate. Linsey is so kind, and so are you and Mr. Wade.

since she and Dustin hadn’t

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