Chapter 1236:

Linsey could only stare at him, speechless for once.

A sudden knock at the door broke the awkward silence.

Quick to recover, Linsey cleared her throat and called out, “Come in.”

Roland entered cautiously, greeting them both.

A frown settled on Collin’s face the moment he caught sight of Roland. Collin couldn’t help but think Roland always managed to show up at the worst possible times, interrupting every private moment he had with Linsey. But Roland, observant as ever, picked up on Collin’s irritation the instant he walked in and made himself a little smaller.

He wasted no time. “Sorry to intrude, Mr. Riley, but there’s something you need to know,” he said quickly.

Collin, unimpressed, gave no sign he wanted to respond.

From her spot by the counter, Linsey took charge. “Is something important going on, Roland?”

Roland glanced at her and spoke up. “Mr.

momentarily caught off guard, though not entirely shocked—she figured

assumption lasted only a moment, until

wants to see me?” Surprise flickered across Linsey’s

furrowed her brow, her mind drifting as she tried to make sense


He spoke for her. “Go

He shifted his weight, clearly uneasy.

genuine confusion, Linsey glanced at Collin. “Why did you just lie for me? Why stop me

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question, his patience wearing thin. “Does everything really

to Linsey’s mind

waved her off. “Head back to your room. I’ll

Linsey nodded. “Alright,” she said,

respectful but insistent. “Mr. Riley, your grandmother rushed home the moment her work overseas wrapped up.

lectures. “That’s enough,” he

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