Chapter 1232:

An urgent tone crept into Roland’s voice as he found the courage to intervene. His words fell flat, ignored by both Linsey and Collin, who remained frozen in their tense impasse.

Linsey’s patience snapped. “Collin, you are the most insufferable, controlling, aggravating man I’ve ever known! I can’t stand you!”

That outburst hit Collin hard, his face going slack before it darkened with resentment. “Big deal. I can’t stand you either!”

One final, blistering look was all he gave her before wheeling himself out of the kitchen, refusing to glance back.

Desperately, Roland called after him, “Mr. Riley, please wait—”

But Collin never slowed, eventually disappearing from view.

All Roland could do was let out a weary sigh, turning to Linsey with a kind attempt at reassurance. “Mrs. Riley, don’t let it trouble you. I’ll speak to him. He went too far just now.”

a house so often ruled by temper, it meant something to have at

flickering in her eyes. She offered a gentle smile. “Thank you

part of my

alone, Linsey returned to the kitchen and set about finishing the dishes. When she finally wrapped up, she dried her hands and made her way

vibrated, breaking the silence. A quick glance at the

up than Dolores’ lively voice spilled out. “Linsey, did you


second to respond. “I haven’t looked

tumbled out in a rush. “I promise, you’ll get a

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up and scrolled through

had sent Linsey a

feet as she wandered aimlessly through the neighborhood of Starwood. Curious neighbors had gathered in a loose circle, their ranks flanked by several burly bodyguards in dark suits and shades. A makeshift sign made from a torn

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