Chapter 703
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Linsey gave it a quick thought and didn’t argue. She said, concern evident in her voice, “How’s Zenia doing now? She still had a bit of a fever when I left. I wouldn’t have rushed off like that if not for the competition.”
“She’s doing better now, don’t worry. I’m watching her closely. Once she’s fully recovered, I’ll bring her to see you,” Gorman replied gently.
Linsey smiled. “No need. I’ll return right after the competition. I won’t be staying long.”
Gorman suddenly asked, “What if you meet someone important in Grester? Won’t you want to stay a few more days?”
Linsey froze. A familiar figure flashed through her mind before she could stop it. “I’m not going to see Collin,” she blurted out.
There was a pause on Gorman’s end. The silence stretched for a moment.
Then his voice came, low and calm. “Linsey… I meant Dolores.”
Her expression stiffened, and her eyes flickered with frustration.
She didn’t understand why Collin had come to mind so quickly. “Um…” She bit her lip, unsure what to say.
“Mommy!” A soft little voice called out from behind her.
Linsey turned and saw Zander Brooks riding toward her on a motorized suitcase, with her assistant, Caylee Garrett, following behind.
Zander stopped in front of Linsey, steady and calm. He adjusted the oversized sunglasses on his small face, then looked up at her. “Mommy, why do you look sad? Are you worried about Zenia?”
Linsey blinked, pulled herself back, and forced a gentle smile. “Yes, I’m just a little worried about her.”
Zander gave it some serious thought, then nodded with confidence. “Don’t worry, Mommy. Gorman will take good care of her.”
On the other end of the call, Gorman heard the child’s voice. He lowered his eyes, hiding the flicker of anger behind them.
𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙩: g𝗮𝗅𝗇𝗈𝗏𝗲𝗅𝘀꞉𝗰𝗼𝗺
“Linsey, you can stay in Grester a few more days. Dolores has been working there for years. She’s only met the kids a few times. This is a good chance for her to bond with them. At most, I’ll bring Zenia to join you within a week.” His tone was calm and casual.
This time, Linsey didn’t argue. “Alright. Once Zander and I are settled, I’ll text you. Please take care of Zenia.”
After ending the call, she let out a quiet sigh.
She couldn’t understand why, even after all these years, Collin would still drift into her thoughts from time to time.
Caylee noticed the shift in her mood. “Linsey, are you feeling okay?”
Linsey curved her lips into a smile. “I’m fine. Let’s go.”
Meanwhile, on the other side of the airport, Collin stood tall and cold, his aura sharp and distant.
Passersby were drawn to his striking looks—but quickly turned away, unsettled by the chill in his presence.
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