Chapter 1408:

“Collin…” Her voice trembled, her face etched with anguish. “You finally came.”

The call Collin had received earlier was from Evie, explaining that something had triggered Kylee, leading to self-harm in the bathroom while she repeatedly called out his name.

Faced with Kylee’s pitiful expression, Collin offered no reply. His gaze locked onto hers, his thoughts unreadable.

The heavy silence cast an awkward pall over the room.

The two assistants shared hesitant glances, silently debating their next move. Should they slip away to grant the pair privacy, or remain to tend to Kylee’s injuries?

As the assistants wrestled with their indecision, Evie strode in, shattering the tense quiet and making the choice for them.

“You two, step outside. I need a word.”

directive, the assistants

Collin and Kylee remained

bore a wounded, pitiful

rose unsteadily from the tub, stumbling toward

eyes met, and Kylee crumpled to the floor, her strength failing. She reached out, her trembling hand brushing his, her tear-filled eyes glistening

forgive me,” she pleaded, alluding to the deception where she had


not only dismissing Lowell but also confronting Kylee

the fallout would spiral

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favor, she had resorted to self-harm as a final

Yet Collin remained impassive.

icy detachment, he pushed her hand away and scowled. “Every time you err, you fall back on this

you be so cruel?” Kylee’s voice broke, tears streaming down her

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