Chapter 672:
Linsey let out a soft chuckle, but there was sorrow in her eyes that he couldn’t see.
Her voice was gentle, yet piercing. “Collin, don’t you understand? Our marriage was a mistake from the start—born from my impulsiveness and your deception. There was never fairness or honesty between us.”
Collin stood frozen, lost for words. All he could do was hold Linsey tightly, as if letting go would mean losing her forever.
Linsey’s eyelashes fluttered as she lowered her gaze. Her voice was soft, barely a whisper.
“Collin, if you’re set on keeping me by your side, I know I won’t be able to fight it. With your power, I don’t stand a chance. But the more you hold on, the further I’ll drift away. I can’t look at you the way I used to. Every time I see you now, I remember how you lied… How you hid the truth… And the things you said yesterday with your friends in that hotel room.”
At her words, Collin’s hand on her back began to tremble.
He stared blankly at a spot in the room, unable to take in what she had just said.
“W-what… did you say?”
Did she overhear him yesterday?
Was she really just outside that door?
Linsey gave a bitter smile. She assumed his silence meant guilt.
“Yes, I heard everything. What a twist of fate, right? Carol kidnapped me and locked me in a hotel room yesterday. Turns out, it was the same hotel where CR Corporation held its annual party. And the room she put me in was just down the hall from yours.”
Collin’s mind raced as he replayed everything he had said in Dilan’s suite.
He let go of Linsey in a hurry. “Linsey, listen to me. Those things I said—They were from before. I don’t feel that way anymore. Not since I fell in love with you.”
Linsey’s expression turned cold. She brushed off his hand and took a step back.
“You always speak the truth only when your feelings are on the line. But where were the facts? After we opened our hearts to each other, you had so many chances to be honest. You waited too long, Collin.”
Collin’s mouth opened, but no words came. He just stared at her.
“I was scared you’d walk away if you knew who I really was. That’s why I kept it from you.”
Linsey looked at him for a long moment, eyes quiet, then slowly shook her head. “You still don’t get it.”
She let out a soft sigh, her voice weighed down with exhaustion. “Collin, I think we need some time apart. When you finally understand, then you can come explain everything.”
The air between them grew heavy. Collin’s face froze, and it took a long moment before he found his voice.
“Do you mean divorce?”
“Yes. I’ve already spoken with a lawyer. If things go smoothly, we’ll sign the papers in four days. If you want to drag it out, it might take longer—but the end result will be the same.”
The room fell into a deep silence.
