Chapter 423
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Now, just as she had moved past her anger and they were about to connect—someone had to interrupt!
How infuriating!
As the door to the hospital room burst open, Danny marched in.
Ignoring Collin completely, he turned to Linsey. “Ms. Brooks, Mr. Green is asking for you. You promised to take care of him until he recovered. Surely, you haven’t forgotten?”
A shadow fell over Collin’s face, his features growing stern.
His eyes narrowed on Danny, distrust etched into his expression—clearly, the timing of this interruption was no accident.
“Linsey’s not available,” Collin said, holding her wrist tightly, showing no signs of letting her leave.
Still, Danny seemed unfazed. “Ms. Brooks, you made a deal with Mr. Green at the station. Are you planning to go back on your word?” He continued, “Mr. Green may press charges against your husband at any moment.”
Snapped from her thoughts, Linsey began to rise.
With a tug, Collin drew her back, his tone tinged with jealousy. “Linsey, you’re not allowed to take care of Gorman. Leave him to me. Stay away from that man.”
Danny’s expression was scornful. “Ms. Brooks, you have one minute.”
“Not even one minute,” Linsey said, standing once more. “I’ll go with you.”
Collin’s tone became urgent. “Linsey! You mustn’t go!”
Turning to him, Linsey replied, “Calm down, don’t be upset. Stressing out won’t aid your recovery.”
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Her tone grew gentle. “I won’t be long. Trust me, okay?” Escalating the situation was the last thing she wanted.
It was wiser to appease Gorman for the time being, at least until Collin was well.
Collin was adamant. “Absolutely not. You’re staying here. Gorman will find any excuse to have you apply ointment, then he’ll exploit the situation to take advantage of you!”
His anger was unmistakable—he would not allow it!
Linsey, amused yet exasperated by his jealousy, thought that jealous men could be quite daunting!
She playfully pinched Collin’s cheek. “Are you being jealous?”
Collin scowled and responded, “Of course, I am. You’re my wife, and Gorman dares to covet you.”
“Alright, fine. There are nurses for that. I wouldn’t consent to it anyway.” Linsey caught the gaze of Danny behind her, who hung on every word. Anxious that Gorman might grow impatient and sue Collin, she reassured Collin, “Just relax. I’ll check in and come right back. Trust me this time, and there’ll be no hard feelings.”
After a lengthy discussion, Linsey managed to convince Collin.
She then proceeded to Gorman’s hospital room with Danny.
Upon entering, Linsey was greeted by Gorman’s grumbling from the hospital bed. “What took you so long? I was about to call Frederic if you delayed any further.”
Suppressing her annoyance, Linsey responded coolly, “You don’t need a lawyer for something like that.”
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