Chapter 1440:

Linsey accepted the excuse but still reminded her kindly, “Work can wait. Your health matters more. The doctor said you need rest, so don’t overdo it.”

“Don’t worry.” Dolores gave Gorman a meaningful look before taking her leave.

Once she was gone, Linsey settled on the bench beside him, carefully applying the ointment to his wound. Her hands were gentle and steady, yet she checked on him from time to time. “Is this too much pressure?”

“Not at all.” Watching her so attentive and tender, Gorman couldn’t hold back a smile. Warmth spread through his chest.

But just then, his eyes caught a figure in the distance. Collin was not watching Gorman, but staring fixedly at Linsey.

The instant Gorman’s eyes landed on the very last person he wished to see, his smile froze mid-curve. Whatever warmth had lingered in his gaze dissolved instantly, leaving behind nothing but wary vigilance.

Linsey glanced up at him, startled by the

course, had no intention of

the hospital entrance, when Collin appeared without warning. That time,

Instead, he reached out and gently tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear, his movement slow and deliberate. And to make the gesture appear casual, he conjured up the perfect pretext. “Your hair was slipping down. I worried it might block your

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on Linsey’s

a practiced smile, smooth


over the ointment, focused on her task, Gorman met Collin’s gaze head-on—provocation written in every line of

to follow the script. Not only did he stay, watching with chilling intensity, but he was now advancing directly

darkened instantly. Every

he began, intent on whisking her away

the air first, low,

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