Chapter 705
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Collin quickly withdrew his hand, awkward and quiet.
Dustin arrived just in time to see the disappointment on Collin’s face. He paused, puzzled, then turned to the girl—and instantly understood. She did resemble Linsey a bit, from behind at least.
“Sorry, we thought you were someone else,” Dustin said politely, stepping in since Collin remained silent.
The girl smiled shyly, her gaze still lingering on Collin.
After a short pause, she pulled out her phone and said bravely, “Sir, could I have your contact? I just arrived in Grester, and I’ll be here for a while.”
Dustin stayed quiet, sensing what was happening.
Collin looked at her briefly, his voice low. “Sorry. I’m married.”
Only then did the girl notice the ring on his finger. She gave a graceful smile. “I didn’t see it earlier. That’s alright. I hope you and your wife stay happy.”
She picked up her luggage and walked away after that.
Collin stood still, his expression unreadable. After a while, he gave a bitter laugh, his voice hoarse. “My love is missing.”
Dustin couldn’t bear to see him like that. “Well, people get mixed up all the time at busy airports, right?”
Collin didn’t answer. His left hand curled slightly, and his thumb slowly brushed over his wedding ring.
In that quiet moment, the truth hit him again—Linsey had been gone for four years.
Meanwhile, Gorman had booked Linsey a hotel near the design competition venue. It was also just a short drive to Dolores’s company.
Once they arrived, Linsey asked the staff to take their luggage to the room. Then she took Zander and Caylee out to eat.
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“Let’s eat first. After lunch, we’ll rest for a bit. Then this afternoon, we’ll go see Dolores,” she said gently to Zander as they sat at the table.
Zander was eating with full enthusiasm, shoveling one bite after another into his mouth without pause.
When he heard Linsey’s words, his eyes sparkled. “Is it that tall and cool Dolores we met before?”
Linsey smiled warmly. “Yes, that’s her. Dolores and I grew up together. We’re very, very close. I’ve missed her a lot.”
Zander blinked at her, his voice full of innocent sincerity. “Then, Mommy, if you miss her so much, we can just live in Grester forever! Gorman can bring Zenia here too!”
Linsey’s smile faltered. A trace of discomfort crept into her voice as she gently refused, “No, sweetheart. We still have to go back.”
“But you grew up here,” Zander said seriously, his little face full of conviction.
Linsey froze for a second. The light in her eyes dimmed ever so slightly. Yes, this was the city she came from. But it was also the place that left the deepest scars on her heart.
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