Chapter 1366:
“There’s no chance I’m taking your money,” she retorted without hesitation. She knew perfectly well he was the head of Green Group and had more money than he could ever spend, but that didn’t mean she had any right to use it.
What they had was nothing more than an act. That truth stayed firmly in Linsey’s mind.
With an easy laugh, Gorman remarked, “I owe you my life, remember? This money means nothing.”
“But…” She still showed no willingness to accept his offer.
Just as she prepared to refuse again, Gorman quickly put on a pitiful tone to sway her. “Linsey, stay here, please? Have a little mercy on me.”
His face carried deep sorrow as he whispered, “Ever since Collin took away the woman I loved, every single day has been a nightmare. Then I met you, and for the first time, I felt truly happy again.”
Those words struck a chord in her heart.
“Well…” Right as she was about to agree, the phone on the bedside table vibrated.
“Sorry, let me take this call first.” Her lips curved into an apologetic smile as she reached for it.
The moment she saw her best friend’s name on the screen, her expression softened.
“Dolores, what’s going on?” she asked.
Something Dolores said made her face change instantly.
“What? Stay calm, I’ll be there right away!”
She ended the call without hesitation and immediately continued to pack her things.
Seeing her rush, Gorman stepped closer and asked, “Linsey, are you still planning to go back home?”
“Yes.” She kept packing in a hurry and added with an apologetic tone, “Sorry, but my friend needs me.”
Gorman had done everything he could to convince Linsey to stay, speaking until his voice was nearly gone, yet she stood firm in her choice to return home. Her reason never wavered.
“My best friend is ill,” she told him. “She means more to me than anyone else in the world, and I have to be there for her.”
“I could arrange for her to be transferred here and have the top specialists handle her treatment,” Gorman offered.
But Linsey only shook her head, her tone gentle. “I’m grateful for your kindness, Gorman, but it’s really not necessary to go through all that trouble.”
Neither of them backed down, and the conversation came to a standstill. When it became clear that her mind would not change, Gorman finally let out a quiet sigh and gave in.
After a pause, he pressed his lips together, then said with quiet resolve, “In that case, I’ll go with you.”
There was no way he would let her travel back to Grester alone—not when every moment with her mattered, and not when Collin might run into her and win her over.
