Chapter 444:
Linsey observed Flavia with a detached expression and said firmly, “Take her to Gorman’s assistant now.”
Having been repeatedly targeted by Flavia, Linsey felt no inclination to offer leniency. The incident earlier in the day was something Linsey could easily brush off, as it had meant nothing to her. However, the afternoon’s events were serious—Flavia had almost caused someone’s death.
Although Linsey was not fond of Gorman, she had never wished harm upon him.
“Understood, Mrs. Riley,” the assistant replied, forcefully pulling Flavia away. With Flavia’s guilt confirmed, Linsey allowed herself a moment of relief. Yet, even so, her heart remained heavy.
Although she was innocent, Linsey had unknowingly applied a poisonous substance to Gorman’s injury, a fact she struggled to accept.
“I wonder how Gorman is holding up now?” Linsey asked, her voice tinged with guilt. “His injury was already severe, and the poison only worsened it…”
Collin noticed the concern in Linsey’s eyes, and for a moment, a pang of jealousy hit him. But he quickly shook off the feeling. He knew Linsey’s compassionate nature well, and after everything that had happened, it was only natural that she would be worried, regardless of who was involved. She cared deeply for others.
With that thought in mind, Collin gently placed a hand on her head in a comforting gesture, his voice soft and reassuring. “Don’t worry. I’ll make sure someone is keeping a close eye on Gorman. We’ll be informed as soon as there’s any update. And I’ll have someone analyze the poison immediately, so we can find an antidote and help Gorman recover.”
Linsey gave a slight nod, though her expression was still tinged with worry. “Alright.”
For now, there was little more they could do, but Collin was determined to take every step necessary to resolve this.
The next morning, Collin came to Linsey with some reassuring news.
“The team I sent to investigate just reported back. Gorman made it through the night and is no longer in immediate danger. However, the toxins in his system can’t be flushed out immediately—he’ll need time to recover.”
Linsey exhaled in relief, her shoulders relaxing. “That’s such a relief,” she murmured.
She had already caused Gorman pain once by accident, and she didn’t want to make the same mistake again.
After a brief pause, Linsey gathered her thoughts and asked, “Which hospital is Gorman in now?”
She bit her lip slightly, deciding it was best to be transparent with Collin. “I still want to go see him in person,” Linsey said quietly, determination in her voice.
Collin looked at her for a moment, then let out a soft sigh. After a pause, he decided to be upfront with her.
“He was transferred to a private hospital owned by his family,” he replied. He then added, “If you want to visit him, I’ll go with you.”
Linsey glanced at Collin’s arm, still wrapped in bandages, and shook her head. “You should stay and rest. I’ll go by myself. I feel partly responsible for what happened. I want to apologize to him directly. If I had been more cautious, I might have realized sooner that the medicine was poisoned.”
Collin gently cupped her face, his touch tender, his voice soothing. “Linsey, this isn’t your fault. Don’t blame yourself so much.”
