Chapter 638

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Clearly, he had noticed her absence and was growing increasingly concerned.
Yet she remained uncertain about the sincerity behind Collin’s apparent care and affection.
If his kindness was genuine, why would he hide secrets from her and speak those hurtful words behind her back?
But if all this affection was merely an elaborate show, a bitter laugh escaped Linsey’s lips.
Right now, she couldn’t even trust her own instincts.
Should she admire Collin’s masterful deception or scold herself for being naive enough to believe him?
She had boldly defended Collin in front of Carol, only to face a harsh betrayal that crushed her spirit completely.
Everything had gone horribly wrong.
What had she done to deserve this?
Silent tears gave way to uncontrollable sobbing.
Standing quietly in the shadows by the hospital room entrance, Gorman overheard Linsey’s muffled cries, and his heart twisted painfully.
All this agony, all this sorrow—Collin was responsible for every bit of it.
Remembering Linsey’s recent call, Gorman felt an unexpected surge of hope.
Her decision to quit CR Corporation strongly hinted that she might finally break free from Collin.
If she still believed in him, why would she willingly abandon such a prestigious role in fashion design?
As that thought lingered, a cautious smile slowly spread across Gorman’s lips.
Finally, fate was giving him the chance he had longed for.
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This time, he promised himself, he wouldn’t let the opportunity slip away.
At that very moment, seated high above the dazzling banquet hall in a private suite, Collin frowned deeply, glaring impatiently at his phone.
Over a dozen unanswered calls, countless texts, and still no word from Linsey.
Never before had she behaved like this.
Earlier today, around noon, he had texted Linsey about sending her a special dress, and she had responded warmly.
But since then, silence had taken over their conversation.
Initially, Collin feared that something dreadful had happened. Later, however, he learned that Linsey had already messaged her colleagues to reassure them she was safe. Clearly, she was deliberately choosing to ignore him.
Collin felt utterly lost, struggling to understand why Linsey had suddenly chosen to shut him out.
Next to him, Dustin studied Collin’s troubled expression before cautiously asking, “Listen, Collin, we’re your friends—you don’t have to pretend things are fine. Did something happen between you and Linsey? If everything was okay, why else would she suddenly cut you off?”
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