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?”

her and spoke up. “Mr.

guard, though not entirely shocked—she figured Ivy was probably here

only a moment, until Roland added,

see me?” Surprise

her mind drifting as she tried to make


spoke for her. “Go and tell my

He shifted his

Collin. “Why did you just lie for me? Why

uploaded to

patience wearing

came to Linsey’s mind to say

to gather her thoughts. He waved her off. “Head back to your room. I’ll handle

nodded. “Alright,” she

your grandmother rushed home the moment her work overseas wrapped up. Please, don’t make things harder by being

mood for lectures. “That’s enough,” he snapped,

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